Geodorcus montivagus


Geodorcus montivagus is a large flightless species of stag beetle endemic to New Zealand.

Taxonomy

This species was described in 2007 by Beverly Holloway.

Description

The specimen found has a body length, including its mandibles of 21.1mm. It has a black and glossy exoskeleton. The mandibles are short, arched and toothed.

Distribution

This species is known from only one female specimen found on the Victoria [Forest Park|Victoria Range] in New Zealand. It was found in tussock at above sea level.

Conservation status

This species has been classified as "Data Deficient" with the qualifier of "One Location" under the New [Zealand Threat Classification System].