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Caballito celeste

Platycnemis pennipes

Least Concern

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Un caballito del diablo de tamaño mediano de hábitats de agua dulce estancada y de flujo lento en Europa y Asia occidental; los caballitos de pata emplumada reciben su nombre de la llamativa franja plumosa en la tibia de las patas traseras de los machos, que agitan durante los despliegues de cortejo. Los machos muestran coloración azul pálida mientras que las hembras son verde oliva. Se posan sobre vegetación emergente y son una buena especie indicadora de la calidad del agua en hábitats ribereños. Las poblaciones han disminuido localmente debido a la contaminación del agua y la intensificación agrícola.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (artrópodos)

Species

Platycnemis pennipes (Caballito celeste)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Caballito celeste

French Agrion à Larges Pattes

German Blaue Federlibelle

Similar Species in Platycnemis

Platycnemis subdilatata

Least Concern

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Caballito naranja

Platycnemis acutipennis

Least Concern

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Kerville's Featherleg

Platycnemis kervillei

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Caballito celeste?

The scientific name of Caballito celeste is Platycnemis pennipes. It belongs to the genus Platycnemis.

What is the conservation status of Caballito celeste?

Caballito celeste (Platycnemis pennipes) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Caballito celeste live?

Caballito celeste is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Caballito celeste belong to?

Caballito celeste (Platycnemis pennipes) belongs to the genus Platycnemis, which is part of the taxonomic family Platycnemididae.

Is Caballito celeste endangered?

No, Caballito celeste (Platycnemis pennipes) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Caballito celeste belong to?

Caballito celeste (Platycnemis pennipes) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Caballito celeste?

The closest relatives of Caballito celeste in the genus Platycnemis include Caballito claro, Caballito magrebí, Caballito naranja, Kerville's Featherleg, Ivory Featherleg.