Alpen-Gänsekresse vs Gemeine Smaragdlibelle
Arabis alpina compared with Cordulia aenea
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpen-Gänsekresse | Gemeine Smaragdlibelle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Pflanzen) | Animalia (Tier) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insekten) |
| Order | Brassicales (Kreuzblütlerartige) | Odonata (Libellen) |
| Family | Brassicaceae | Corduliidae |
| Genus | Arabis | Cordulia |
| Species | Arabis alpina | Cordulia aenea |
Conservation Status
Alpen-Gänsekresse
LC — Least ConcernGemeine Smaragdlibelle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpen-Gänsekresse | Gemeine Smaragdlibelle |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpen-Gänsekresse
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina).
Gemeine Smaragdlibelle
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.
Alpen-Gänsekresse
The Alpine Rock-Cress (Arabis alpina) is a species in the genus Arabis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Widely distributed across Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina).
Gemeine Smaragdlibelle
Downy Emerald (Cordulia aenea) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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