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| Paragomphus nyasicus Kimmins, 1955 | |
Paragomphus nyasicus is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae. It is found in Malawi and possibly Zimbabwe. Its natural habitat is freshwater lakes. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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