Pseudagrion furcigerum

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Pseudagrion furcigerum
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Suborder: Zygoptera
Family: Coenagrionidae
Genus: Pseudagrion
Species:
P. furcigerum
Binomial name
Pseudagrion furcigerum
(Rambur, 1842)

Pseudagrion furcigerum is a species of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae. It is commonly known as the Palmiet sprite.

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Distribution and status

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 locally abundant and apparently stable. [1]

Habitat

Adults are found at the margins of pools, streams and rivers that are well vegetated. [1]

Description of Pseudagrion furcigerum by Friedrich Ris Ris 1921 Pseudagrion furcigerum.jpg
Description of Pseudagrion furcigerum by Friedrich Ris

References

  1. 1 2 3 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.
  2. ↑ Samways, Michael J. (2008). Dragonflies and damselflies of South Africa (1st ed.). Sofia: Pensoft. ISBN   978-954-642-330-6.
  3. ↑ Ris, Friedrich (1921). "The Odonata or Dragonflies of South Africa" (PDF). Annals of the South African Museum. XVIII: 245–452. Retrieved 25 October 2017.


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