Riffle Snaketail

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found in United States.

🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)

Class

Insecta (แมลง)

Order

Odonata (Odonata)

Family

Gomphidae

Genus

Ophiogomphus

Species

Ophiogomphus carolus (Riffle Snaketail)

Names in Other Languages

French Ophiogomphe de Carole

Similar Species in Ophiogomphus

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Boreal Snaketail

Ophiogomphus colubrinus

Least Concern

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green snaketail

Ophiogomphus cecilia

Least Concern

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Pygmy Snaketail

Ophiogomphus howei

Least Concern

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Extra-striped Snaketail

Ophiogomphus anomalus

Least Concern

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Brook Snaketail

Ophiogomphus aspersus

Least Concern

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Maine Snaketail

Ophiogomphus mainensis

Least Concern

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Rusty Snaketail

Ophiogomphus rupinsulensis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Riffle Snaketail?

The scientific name of Riffle Snaketail is Ophiogomphus carolus. It belongs to the genus Ophiogomphus.

What is the conservation status of Riffle Snaketail?

Riffle Snaketail (Ophiogomphus carolus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Riffle Snaketail live?

Riffle Snaketail is found in Found in United States.. Countries include United States.

What family does Riffle Snaketail belong to?

Riffle Snaketail (Ophiogomphus carolus) belongs to the genus Ophiogomphus, which is part of the taxonomic family Gomphidae.

Is Riffle Snaketail endangered?

No, Riffle Snaketail (Ophiogomphus carolus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Riffle Snaketail belong to?

Riffle Snaketail (Ophiogomphus carolus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Riffle Snaketail?

The closest relatives of Riffle Snaketail in the genus Ophiogomphus include Boreal Snaketail, green snaketail, Pygmy Snaketail, Extra-striped Snaketail, Brook Snaketail.