Calamus vs Straw-colored Sylph
Acorus calamus compared with Macrothemis inacuta
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Calamus | Straw-colored Sylph |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Acorales (Acorales) | Odonata (Odonata) |
| Family | Acoraceae | Libellulidae |
| Genus | Acorus | Macrothemis |
| Species | Acorus calamus | Macrothemis inacuta |
Conservation Status
Calamus
LC — Least ConcernStraw-colored Sylph
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Calamus | Straw-colored Sylph |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Straw-colored Sylph
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in Colombia.
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.
Straw-colored Sylph
No description available.
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