Arktische Smaragdlibelle vs Ornate Cuscus

Somatochlora arctica compared with Phalanger ornatus

Key Differences

• Arktische Smaragdlibelle is Endangered while Ornate Cuscus is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arktische Smaragdlibelle	Ornate Cuscus
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Insecta (Insekten)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Odonata (Libellen)	Diprotodontia (Marsupials)
Family	Corduliidae	Phalangeridae
Genus	Somatochlora	Phalanger
Species	Somatochlora arctica	Phalanger ornatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Arktische Smaragdlibelle and Ornate Cuscus share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Tier)

Conservation Status

Arktische Smaragdlibelle

EN — Endangered

Ornate Cuscus

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arktische Smaragdlibelle	Ornate Cuscus
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arktische Smaragdlibelle

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

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.

Ornate Cuscus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.