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Alpine Emerald

Somatochlora alpestris

Least Concern

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The Alpine Emerald (Somatochlora alpestris) is a species in the genus Somatochlora. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats. Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)
Class
Insecta (แมลง)
Order
Odonata (Odonata)
Family
Corduliidae
Genus
Somatochlora
Species
Somatochlora alpestris (Alpine Emerald)

Names in Other Languages

French Cordulie Alpestre
German Alpen-Smaragdlibelle

Similar Species in Somatochlora

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Ocellated Emerald
Somatochlora minor
Least Concern
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Forcipate Emerald
Somatochlora forcipata
Least Concern
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Brilliant Emerald
Somatochlora metallica
Least Concern
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Northern Emerald
Somatochlora arctica
Endangered
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Incurvate Emerald
Somatochlora incurvata
Least Concern
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Lake Emerald
Somatochlora cingulata
Least Concern
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Treeline Emerald
Somatochlora sahlbergi
Near Threatened
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Balkan Emerald
Somatochlora meridionalis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Alpine Emerald?
The scientific name of Alpine Emerald is Somatochlora alpestris. It belongs to the genus Somatochlora.
What is the conservation status of Alpine Emerald?
Alpine Emerald (Somatochlora alpestris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Alpine Emerald live?
Alpine Emerald is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.
What family does Alpine Emerald belong to?
Alpine Emerald (Somatochlora alpestris) belongs to the genus Somatochlora, which is part of the taxonomic family Corduliidae.
Is Alpine Emerald endangered?
No, Alpine Emerald (Somatochlora alpestris) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Alpine Emerald belong to?
Alpine Emerald (Somatochlora alpestris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Alpine Emerald?
The closest relatives of Alpine Emerald in the genus Somatochlora include Balkan Emerald, Ocellated Emerald, Forcipate Emerald, Brilliant Emerald, Northern Emerald.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Somatochlora — 20 Species

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Alpine Emerald
Somatochlora alpestris
LC
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Balkan Emerald
Somatochlora meridionalis
LC 🐾
Ocellated Emerald
Somatochlora minor
LC 🐾
Forcipate Emerald
Somatochlora forcipata
LC 🐾
Brilliant Emerald
Somatochlora metallica
LC 🐾
Northern Emerald
Somatochlora arctica
EN 🐾
Incurvate Emerald
Somatochlora incurvata
LC 🐾
Lake Emerald
Somatochlora cingulata
LC 🐾
Treeline Emerald
Somatochlora sahlbergi
NT 🐾
Ringed Emerald
Somatochlora albicincta
LC 🐾
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 🐾
Yellow-spotted Emerald
Somatochlora flavomaculata
VU 🐾
Kennedy's Emerald
Somatochlora kennedyi
LC 🐾
Ski-tipped Emerald
Somatochlora elongata
LC
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