Neurocordulia xanthosoma

(Williamson, 1908)

Orange Shadowdragon

Neurocordulia xanthosoma, known as the orange shadowdragon, is an emerald in the Corduliidae. It is to North America. The species has been assessed as Least Concern by the IUCN, with a stable and no immediate threats to survival.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Neurocordulia xanthosoma: /ˌnʊəroʊkɔːrˈduːliə zænˌθoʊˈsoʊmə/

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Distribution

North America.

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Conservation status

The IUCN lists this as Least Concern () with a stable trend.

Nomenclatural history

Originally described as Platycordulia xanthosoma by Williamson in 1908, later transferred to Neurocordulia.

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