Pseudagrion furcigerum
Pseudagrion furcigerum is a species of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae. It is commonly known as the Palmiet sprite.
| Pseudagrion furcigerum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Suborder: | Zygoptera |
| Family: | Coenagrionidae |
| Genus: | Pseudagrion |
| Species: | P. furcigerum |
| Binomial name | |
| Pseudagrion furcigerum (Rambur, 1842) | |
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 is 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[3]
References
- 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.
- Samways, Michael J. (2008). Dragonflies and damselflies of South Africa (1st ed.). Sofia: Pensoft. ISBN 978-954-642-330-6.
- Ris, Friedrich (1921). "The Odonata or Dragonflies of South Africa" (PDF). Annals of the South African Museum. XVIII: 245–452. Retrieved 25 October 2017.
External links
Media related to Pseudagrion furcigerum at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Pseudagrion furcigerum at Wikispecies- Pseudagrion furcigerum on African Dragonflies and Damselflies Online
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