Orthetrum africanum
Orthetrum africanum is a freshwater dragonfly species, which occurs commonly through central and western Africa. Though deforestation is a threat to the species, there are no predictions of its population declining - mainly because of its widespread range. It breeds in forest streams and rivers.[1]
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References
- Clausnitzer, V. & Dijkstra, K.-D.B. (2010). "Orthetrum africanum". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2010: e.T184246A8252508. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T184246A8252508.en. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
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