Glänzende Smaragdlibelle vs Arktische Smaragdlibelle
Somatochlora metallica compared with Somatochlora arctica
Key Differences
- Glänzende Smaragdlibelle is Least Concern while Arktische Smaragdlibelle is Endangered.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Glänzende Smaragdlibelle | Arktische Smaragdlibelle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Tier) | Animalia (Tier) |
| Phylum same | Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) | Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) |
| Class same | Insecta (Insekten) | Insecta (Insekten) |
| Order same | Odonata (Libellen) | Odonata (Libellen) |
| Family same | Corduliidae | Corduliidae |
| Genus same | Somatochlora | Somatochlora |
| Species | Somatochlora metallica | Somatochlora arctica |
Evolutionary Relationship
Glänzende Smaragdlibelle and Arktische Smaragdlibelle share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Somatochlora.
Conservation Status
Glänzende Smaragdlibelle
LC — Least ConcernArktische Smaragdlibelle
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Glänzende Smaragdlibelle | Arktische Smaragdlibelle |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Glänzende Smaragdlibelle
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.
Arktische Smaragdlibelle
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Ukraine. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Glänzende Smaragdlibelle
Brilliant Emerald (Somatochlora metallica) 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.
Arktische Smaragdlibelle
Northern Emerald (Somatochlora arctica) is classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List. At high risk of extinction in the wild, with significant population decline and ongoing threats to survival.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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