Anax concolor
Brauer, 1865
blue-spotted comet, blue-spotted comet darner
Anax concolor is a of darner in the Aeshnidae, commonly known as the blue-spotted comet or blue-spotted comet darner. It is found in Central and South America. The species is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN, with a stable and no immediate threats to its survival.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anax concolor: /ˈæn.æks ˈkɒn.kəl.ɔːr/
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Distribution
Central America and South America. GBIF records indicate presence across Brazil (all 26 states), Colombia (Antioquia, Guainía, Meta, Risaralda, Vichada), and broader Middle America and South America regions.
Human Relevance
The has been assessed by the IUCN with conservation status '' (Least Concern) as of 2017, indicating no immediate threat to survival and a stable .
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Nomenclature
Authority: Brauer, 1865. The epithet 'concolor' refers to uniform coloration.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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