Pseudagrion hamoni
Pseudagrion hamoni, the swarthy sprite, is a species of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae.
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| Species: | P. hamoni |
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| Pseudagrion hamoni Fraser, 1955 | |
Distribution and status
This sprite has a pan-African distribution, and is also found in Yemen and Saudi Arabia. The species currently has no major global threats. Populations in some desert localities in North Africa are isolated from more secure populations further south.[1]
Habitat
Its natural habitats include ponds, streams and rivers in savanna and bush. In the arid northern parts of its range, it is found in wadis and gueltas.[1]
Gallery
Pair in tandem
Male
Male abdomen; segments 7-10
References
- Boudot, J.-P.; Clausnitzer, V.; Suhling, F.; Dijkstra, K.-D.B.; Schneider, W. & Samraoui, B. (2016). "Pseudagrion hamoni". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T60019A83865948. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T60019A83865948.en. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
External links
Media related to Pseudagrion hamoni at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Pseudagrion hamoni at Wikispecies- Pseudagrion hamoni on African Dragonflies and Damselflies Online
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