Pseudagrion assegaii
| Pseudagrion assegaii | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Family: | Coenagrionidae |
| Genus: | Pseudagrion |
| Species: | P. assegaii |
| Binomial name | |
| Pseudagrion assegaii Pinhey, 1950 | |
Pseudagrion assegaii is a species of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae. It is found in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.[1]
Habitat
Its natural habitats include swamps and pools, especially pools with grass fringes, lilies and some shade. Its continued existence is threatened by habitat loss through agricultural development and groundwater extraction.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Clausnitzer, V., Dijkstra, K.-D.B. & Suhling, F. (2010). "Pseudagrion assegaii". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2010: e.T60011A12230656. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T60011A12230656.en. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
External links
- Pseudagrion assegaii on African Dragonflies and Damselflies Online
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