Gomphurus modestus

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Gomphurus modestus
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Gomphidae
Genus: Gomphurus
Species:
G. modestus
Binomial name
Gomphurus modestus
(Needham, 1942)
Synonyms

Gomphus modestus Needham, 1942

Gomphurus modestus, the Gulf Coast clubtail, [2] is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae. It is endemic to the southeastern United States, and is found in medium to large, slow-flowing rivers over rock, mud and sand substrates. [1] [3]

This species was formerly a member of the genus Gomphus . It is now considered to be a member of the genus Gomphurus , after that name was elevated in rank from subgenus in 2017. [3] [4] [5] [6]

The IUCN conservation status of Gomphurus modestus is "LC", least concern, with no immediate threat to the species' survival. The population is stable. The IUCN status was reviewed on 5 May 2016. [1]

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References

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