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Eastern Forktail

Ischnura verticalis

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found in United States.

🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French Agrion Vertical

Similar Species in Ischnura

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Black-fronted Forktail
Ischnura denticollis
Least Concern
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Citrine Forktail
Ischnura hastata
Least Concern
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Common Bluetail
Ischnura elegans
Least Concern
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Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly
Ischnura pumilio
Least Concern
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Fragile Forktail
Ischnura posita
Least Concern
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Island Bluetail
Ischnura genei
Least Concern
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Lilypad Forktail
Ischnura kellicotti
Least Concern
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Oasis Bluetail
Ischnura fountaineae
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eastern Forktail?
The scientific name of Eastern Forktail is Ischnura verticalis. It belongs to the genus Ischnura.
What is the conservation status of Eastern Forktail?
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Eastern Forktail live?
Eastern Forktail is found in Found in United States.. Countries include United States.
What family does Eastern Forktail belong to?
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis) belongs to the genus Ischnura, which is part of the taxonomic family Coenagrionidae.
Is Eastern Forktail endangered?
No, Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Eastern Forktail belong to?
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).
What are the closest relatives of Eastern Forktail?
The closest relatives of Eastern Forktail in the genus Ischnura include Black-fronted Forktail, Citrine Forktail, Common Bluetail, Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly, Fragile Forktail.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Ischnura — 13 Species

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Black-fronted Forktail
Ischnura denticollis
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Citrine Forktail
Ischnura hastata
LC 🐾
Common Bluetail
Ischnura elegans
LC 🐾
Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly
Ischnura pumilio
LC 🐾
Fragile Forktail
Ischnura posita
LC 🐾
Island Bluetail
Ischnura genei
LC 🐾
Lilypad Forktail
Ischnura kellicotti
LC 🐾
Oasis Bluetail
Ischnura fountaineae
LC 🐾
Rambur'S Forktail
Ischnura ramburii
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Sahara Bluetail
Ischnura saharensis
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Iberian Bluetail
Ischnura graellsii
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Tropical Bluetail
Ischnura senegalensis
LC
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Eastern Forktail
Ischnura verticalis
LC
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