Atlas Goldenring vs Balkan Goldenring

Cordulegaster princeps compared with Cordulegaster heros

Key Differences

  • Atlas Goldenring is Least Concern while Balkan Goldenring is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Atlas Goldenring Balkan Goldenring
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Arthropoda (Arthropods) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class same Insecta (Insects) Insecta (Insects)
Order same Odonata (Odonata) Odonata (Odonata)
Family same Cordulegastridae Cordulegastridae
Genus same Cordulegaster Cordulegaster
Species Cordulegaster princeps Cordulegaster heros

Evolutionary Relationship

Atlas Goldenring and Balkan Goldenring share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Cordulegaster.

Conservation Status

Atlas Goldenring

LC — Least Concern

Balkan Goldenring

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Atlas Goldenring Balkan Goldenring
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atlas Goldenring

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Balkan Goldenring

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Atlas Goldenring

The Atlas Goldenring (Cordulegaster princeps) is a species in the genus Cordulegaster. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Balkan Goldenring

The Balkan Goldenring (Cordulegaster heros) is a species in the genus Cordulegaster. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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