Pseudagrion furcigerum
Appearance
Pseudagrion furcigerum | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Odonata |
Suborder: | Zygoptera |
Family: | Coenagrionidae |
Genus: | Pseudagrion |
Species: | P. furcigerum
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Binomial name | |
Pseudagrion furcigerum (Rambur, 1842)
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Pseudagrion furcigerum is a species of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae. It is commonly known as the Palmiet sprite.
Distribution and status
[edit]This sprite is endemic to South Africa; It is found at low elevations in the Western Cape and the south-western parts of the Eastern Cape.[2] The species currently has no known threats. Its population is locally abundant and apparently stable.[1]
Habitat
[edit]Adults are found at the margins of pools, streams and rivers that are well vegetated.[1]
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References
[edit]- ^ a b c Suhling, F. (2010). "Pseudagrion furcigerum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T63185A12612349. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T63185A12612349.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ Samways, Michael J. (2008). Dragonflies and damselflies of South Africa (1st ed.). Sofia: Pensoft. ISBN 978-954-642-330-6.
- ^ Ris, Friedrich (1921). "The Odonata or Dragonflies of South Africa" (PDF). Annals of the South African Museum. XVIII: 245–452. Retrieved 25 October 2017.
External links
[edit]Media related to Pseudagrion furcigerum at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Pseudagrion furcigerum at Wikispecies
- Pseudagrion furcigerum on African Dragonflies and Damselflies Online