Andaman enope squid vs Emerald Spreadwing

Abralia andamanica compared with Lestes dryas

Key Differences

• Andaman enope squid is Least Concern while Emerald Spreadwing is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andaman enope squid	Emerald Spreadwing
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Mollusca (Mollusks)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Cephalopoda (Cephalopods)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Oegopsida (Oegopsida)	Odonata (Odonata)
Family	Enoploteuthidae	Lestidae
Genus	Abralia	Lestes
Species	Abralia andamanica	Lestes dryas

Evolutionary Relationship

Andaman enope squid and Emerald Spreadwing share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andaman enope squid

LC — Least Concern

Emerald Spreadwing

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andaman enope squid	Emerald Spreadwing
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andaman enope squid

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Emerald Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Andaman enope squid

The Andaman enope squid (Abralia andamanica) is a species in the genus Abralia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Emerald Spreadwing

Emerald Spreadwing (Lestes dryas) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.