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Northern Emerald

Somatochlora arctica

Endangered

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Northern Emerald（Somatochlora arctica，北方绿蜻蜓）在IUCN红色名录中被列为濒危（EN）。在野外面临高度灭绝风险，种群大幅下降，生存受到持续威胁。

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Ukraine. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Species

Somatochlora arctica (Northern Emerald)

Names in Other Languages

French Cordulie Arctique

German Arktische Smaragdlibelle

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Incurvate Emerald

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Treeline Emerald

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Alpine Emerald

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Northern Emerald?

The scientific name of Northern Emerald is Somatochlora arctica. It belongs to the genus Somatochlora.

What is the conservation status of Northern Emerald?

Northern Emerald (Somatochlora arctica) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Northern Emerald live?

Northern Emerald is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Ukraine. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Ukraine.

What family does Northern Emerald belong to?

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

Is Northern Emerald endangered?

Yes, Northern Emerald (Somatochlora arctica) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Northern Emerald belong to?

Northern Emerald (Somatochlora arctica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of Northern Emerald?

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

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Somatochlora — 20 Species

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