| Pseudagrion furcigerum | |
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| Male | |
| Conservation status | |
 Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification 
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| 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) | |
Pseudagrion furcigerum is a species of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae. It is commonly known as the Palmiet sprite.
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. The species currently has no known threats. Its population is locally abundant and apparently stable.
Habitat
Adults are found at the margins of pools, streams and rivers that are well vegetated.
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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| Pseudagrion furcigerum | |
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