Gomphurus ozarkensis

(Westfall, 1975)

Ozark Clubtail

Gomphurus ozarkensis is a to the south-central United States. Described in 1975, it occupies a restricted four-state range spanning southeastern Kansas, eastern Oklahoma, western and northern Arkansas, and southern Missouri. The exhibits geographic variation across three distinct subpopulations separated by watershed boundaries. Its limited distribution has prompted concern.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Gomphurus ozarkensis: //ɡɒmˈfʊərəs oʊˌzɑːrˈkɛnsɪs//

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Identification

Gomphurus ozarkensis shows clinal variation in the extent of on abdominal and the degree of fusion of thoracic stripes. in the southern Osage Hills of Oklahoma display phenotypic characters tending toward G. externus, leading to the description of a new from this watershed.

Distribution

Southeastern Kansas, eastern Oklahoma, western and northern Arkansas, and southern Missouri. Three subpopulations: Ouachita Mountains (western Arkansas, southeastern Oklahoma); Ozark Plateau (northeastern Oklahoma, southeastern Kansas, southern Missouri, northern Arkansas); Osage/Flint hills (southeastern Kansas, northeastern Oklahoma). A distinct in the southern Osage Hills occupies a separate watershed basin.

Human Relevance

Classified as a of concern due to its small geographic range.

Similar Taxa

Gomphurus externusSouthern Osage Hills of G. ozarkensis shows phenotypic characters tending toward G. externus, suggesting close taxonomic relationship