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Sahara Bluetail

Ischnura saharensis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (동물)
Phylum
Arthropoda (절지동물)
Class
Insecta (곤충)
Order
Odonata (잠자리)
Family
Coenagrionidae
Genus
Ischnura
Species
Ischnura saharensis (Sahara Bluetail)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Agrion del Sahara
French Agrion du Sahara
German Sahara-Pechlibelle

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

Genus Ischnura — 13 Species

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Black-fronted Forktail
Ischnura denticollis
LC 🐾
Citrine Forktail
Ischnura hastata
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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
LC
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Sahara Bluetail
Ischnura saharensis
LC
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Iberian Bluetail
Ischnura graellsii
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Tropical Bluetail
Ischnura senegalensis
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Eastern Forktail
Ischnura verticalis
LC
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