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Brilliant Emerald

Somatochlora metallica

Least Concern

About

Brilliant Emerald (Somatochlora metallica) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

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 (สัตว์)

Phylum

Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)

Species

Somatochlora metallica (Brilliant Emerald)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Esmeralda brillante

French Cordulie Metallique

German Glänzende Smaragdlibelle

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Balkan Emerald

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Somatochlora cingulata

Least Concern

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Treeline Emerald

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brilliant Emerald?

The scientific name of Brilliant Emerald is Somatochlora metallica. It belongs to the genus Somatochlora.

What is the conservation status of Brilliant Emerald?

Brilliant Emerald (Somatochlora metallica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Brilliant Emerald live?

Brilliant Emerald is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Brilliant Emerald belong to?

Brilliant Emerald (Somatochlora metallica) belongs to the genus Somatochlora, which is part of the taxonomic family Corduliidae.

Is Brilliant Emerald endangered?

No, Brilliant Emerald (Somatochlora metallica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Brilliant Emerald belong to?

Brilliant Emerald (Somatochlora metallica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Brilliant Emerald?

The closest relatives of Brilliant Emerald in the genus Somatochlora include Alpine Emerald, Balkan Emerald, Ocellated Emerald, Forcipate Emerald, Northern Emerald.