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Polar-Smaragdlibelle

Somatochlora sahlbergi

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)
Class
Insecta (Insekten)
Order
Odonata (Libellen)
Family
Corduliidae
Genus
Somatochlora
Species
Somatochlora sahlbergi (Polar-Smaragdlibelle)

Names in Other Languages

French Cordulie de Sahlberg
German Polar-Smaragdlibelle

Similar Species in Somatochlora

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Alpen-Smaragdlibelle
Somatochlora alpestris
Least Concern
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Arktische Smaragdlibelle
Somatochlora arctica
Endangered
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Balkan-Smaragdlibelle
Somatochlora meridionalis
Least Concern
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Gefleckte Alpenlibelle
Somatochlora flavomaculata
Vulnerable
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Glänzende Smaragdlibelle
Somatochlora metallica
Least Concern
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Incurvate Emerald
Somatochlora incurvata
Least Concern
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Lake Emerald
Somatochlora cingulata
Least Concern
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Forcipate Emerald
Somatochlora forcipata
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Polar-Smaragdlibelle?
The scientific name of Polar-Smaragdlibelle is Somatochlora sahlbergi. It belongs to the genus Somatochlora.
What is the conservation status of Polar-Smaragdlibelle?
Polar-Smaragdlibelle (Somatochlora sahlbergi) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Polar-Smaragdlibelle live?
Polar-Smaragdlibelle is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.
What family does Polar-Smaragdlibelle belong to?
Polar-Smaragdlibelle (Somatochlora sahlbergi) belongs to the genus Somatochlora, which is part of the taxonomic family Corduliidae.
What kingdom does Polar-Smaragdlibelle belong to?
Polar-Smaragdlibelle (Somatochlora sahlbergi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Polar-Smaragdlibelle?
The closest relatives of Polar-Smaragdlibelle in the genus Somatochlora include Alpen-Smaragdlibelle, Arktische Smaragdlibelle, Balkan-Smaragdlibelle, Gefleckte Alpenlibelle, Glänzende Smaragdlibelle.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Somatochlora — 20 Species

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