Orthetrum camerunense

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Orthetrum camerunense
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O. camerunense
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Orthetrum camerunense
Gambles, 1959

Orthetrum camerunense is a species of dragonfly in family Libellulidae. It is found in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, and possibly Tanzania. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and rivers.

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References


  1. Clausnitzer, V.; Dijkstra, K.-D.B. (2016). "Orthetrum camerunense". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2016: e.T59953A85921834. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T59953A85921834.en . Retrieved 16 November 2021.