Erpetogomphus elaps

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Erpetogomphus elaps
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Gomphidae
Genus: Erpetogomphus
Species:
E. elaps
Binomial name
Erpetogomphus elaps
(Selys, 1858)

Erpetogomphus elaps, the straight-tipped ringtail, is a species of clubtail in the family of dragonflies known as Gomphidae. [1] [2] [3] [4] It is found in Central America. [1]

The IUCN conservation status of Erpetogomphus elaps is "LC", least concern, with no immediate threat to the species' survival. The population is stable. [5] [6]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Erpetogomphus elaps Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2018-04-28.
  2. "Erpetogomphus elaps species details". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 2018-04-28.
  3. "Erpetogomphus elaps". GBIF. Retrieved 2018-04-28.
  4. "Erpetogomphus elaps Species Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2018-04-28.
  5. "List of Endangered Species". IUCN Red List. Retrieved 2018-04-28.
  6. "Odonata Central" . Retrieved 2018-04-28.

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