Gomphurus gonzalezi
(Dunkle, 1992)
Tamaulipan Clubtail
Gomphurus gonzalezi, commonly known as the Tamaulipan clubtail, is a in the Gomphidae. It is restricted to a narrow geographic range along the lower Rio Grande, occurring in Texas, USA and San Luis Potosí, Mexico. The species was originally described by Dunkle in 1992. The Gomphurus was elevated from subgenus to genus rank in 2017, reclassifying this species from Gomphus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gomphurus gonzalezi: //ɡɔmˈfʊr.əs ɡɒnˈzɑ.le.zi//
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Identification
Clubtail in the Gomphurus are distinguished by expanded, club-like segments at the tip of the . Within this genus, G. gonzalezi is identified by its restricted range along the lower Rio Grande; no other Gomphurus shares this specific distribution. Detailed morphological diagnostic features require examination of primary literature.
Habitat
Rivers and associated riparian zones along the lower Rio Grande.
Distribution
Lower Rio Grande valley in Texas, United States, and adjacent areas in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
Similar Taxa
- Gomphus speciesFormerly classified within Gomphus; distinguished by -level taxonomic revision in 2017 elevating Gomphurus to full genus status.
- Other Gomphurus speciesShare the clubbed tip but differ in geographic distribution; G. gonzalezi is the only member of the known from the lower Rio Grande region.