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Titan Beetle (Titanus giganteus)

Insects

Titan Beetle, scientifically Titanus giganteus, is a Neotropical species of longhorn beetle and the sole species in its genus, one of the largest known beetles and insects at over 170 millimeters in length. Adult titan beetles live only a few weeks and protect themselves from predators with sharp spines and powerful jaws.

Facts
Classification
System (Realm)
Terrestrial 1
Living or Extinct
Yes 2
Scientific Name
Titanus giganteus 1
Connections

Child Taxon Of

Cerambycidae, Taxa
Source GBIF Backbone Taxonomy: Titanus giganteus

In Biome

Source Titan beetle (Wikipedia)

In Ecosystem

Source Titan beetle (Wikipedia)
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Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.

Sources
1. Titan beetle (Wikipedia)
  • Infobox: taxon
    Titanus giganteus
  • system statement
    While the Titan Beetle is most generally associated with the Amazon Rainforest, it may also be found in other parts of South America if ecological conditions are favorable.
  • In Biome: Tropical Rainforest, Distribution and habitat
    The titan beetle is native to tropical rainforests throughout South America, including Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, the Guianas, and north-central Brazil.
  • In Ecosystem: Amazon Rainforest, Distribution and habitat
    While the Titan Beetle is most generally associated with the Amazon Rainforest, it may also be found in other parts of South America if ecological conditions are favorable.
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2. Titan beetle (Titanus giganteus) (Wikipedia)
present tense, adults live a few weeksView the Source
GBIF Backbone Taxonomy: Titanus giganteus
GBIF Backbone TaxonomyChild Taxon Of: Cerambycidae, Taxon record
Quote, Child Taxon Of: Cerambycidae, Taxon record
"family": "Cerambycidae"
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