Calamus vs Extra-striped Snaketail
Acorus calamus compared with Ophiogomphus anomalus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Calamus | Extra-striped Snaketail |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Acorales (Acorales) | Odonata (Odonata) |
| Family | Acoraceae | Gomphidae |
| Genus | Acorus | Ophiogomphus |
| Species | Acorus calamus | Ophiogomphus anomalus |
Conservation Status
Calamus
LC — Least ConcernExtra-striped Snaketail
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Calamus | Extra-striped Snaketail |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Calamus
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (5 countries), Europe (30 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).
Extra-striped Snaketail
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Calamus
The Calamus (Acorus calamus) is a species in the genus Acorus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Extra-striped Snaketail
No description available.
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