Diceratobasis melanogaster

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Diceratobasis melanogaster
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D. melanogaster
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Diceratobasis melanogaster
Garrison, 1986

Diceratobasis melanogaster is a species of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae. It is endemic to the Dominican Republic. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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References

  1. von Ellenrieder, N.; Paulson, D. (2006). "Diceratobasis melanogaster". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2006: e.T59713A11990541. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T59713A11990541.en . Retrieved 16 November 2021.

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