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Forcipate Emerald

Somatochlora forcipata

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found in United States.

🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)
Class
Insecta (Insekten)
Order
Odonata (Libellen)
Family
Corduliidae
Genus
Somatochlora
Species
Somatochlora forcipata (Forcipate Emerald)

Names in Other Languages

French Cordulie Fourchue

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Balkan-Smaragdlibelle
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Gefleckte Alpenlibelle
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Forcipate Emerald?
The scientific name of Forcipate Emerald is Somatochlora forcipata. It belongs to the genus Somatochlora.
What is the conservation status of Forcipate Emerald?
Forcipate Emerald (Somatochlora forcipata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Forcipate Emerald live?
Forcipate Emerald is found in Found in United States.. Countries include United States.
What family does Forcipate Emerald belong to?
Forcipate Emerald (Somatochlora forcipata) belongs to the genus Somatochlora, which is part of the taxonomic family Corduliidae.
Is Forcipate Emerald endangered?
No, Forcipate Emerald (Somatochlora forcipata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Forcipate Emerald belong to?
Forcipate Emerald (Somatochlora forcipata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Forcipate Emerald?
The closest relatives of Forcipate Emerald in the genus Somatochlora include Alpen-Smaragdlibelle, Arktische Smaragdlibelle, Balkan-Smaragdlibelle, Gefleckte Alpenlibelle, Glänzende Smaragdlibelle.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Somatochlora — 20 Species

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Alpen-Smaragdlibelle
Somatochlora alpestris
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Arktische Smaragdlibelle
Somatochlora arctica
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Balkan-Smaragdlibelle
Somatochlora meridionalis
LC 🐾
Gefleckte Alpenlibelle
Somatochlora flavomaculata
VU 🐾
Glänzende Smaragdlibelle
Somatochlora metallica
LC 🐾
Polar-Smaragdlibelle
Somatochlora sahlbergi
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Whitehouse's Emerald
Somatochlora whitehousei
LC 🐾
Muskeg Emerald
Somatochlora septentrionalis
LC 🐾
Hine's Emerald
Somatochlora hineana
LC 🐾
Hudsonian Emerald
Somatochlora hudsonica
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Brush-tipped Emerald
Somatochlora walshii
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Quebec Emerald
Somatochlora brevicincta
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Williamson's Emerald
Somatochlora williamsoni
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Kennedy's Emerald
Somatochlora kennedyi
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Ski-tipped Emerald
Somatochlora elongata
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Clamp-tipped Emerald
Somatochlora tenebrosa
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Delicate Emerald
Somatochlora franklini
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Ocellated Emerald
Somatochlora minor
LC
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Forcipate Emerald
Somatochlora forcipata
LC
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Incurvate Emerald
Somatochlora incurvata
LC
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