Gomphurus septima

(Westfall, 1956)

Septima's Clubtail

Septima's Clubtail is a of in the Gomphidae, distinguished by its club-shaped tip. The species was transferred from Gomphus to Gomphurus in 2017 when Gomphurus was elevated from subgenus to full genus rank. It is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN with a stable .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Gomphurus septima: /ˈɡɑmfərəs ˈsɛptɪmə/

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Identification

Distinguished from other clubtails by the combination of its placement in Gomphurus and specific morphological features; precise diagnostic characters require examination of abdominal club structure and genitalia. Separation from in Gomphurus and from former members now in Gomphus depends on detailed morphological analysis.

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Distribution

Global distribution; specific range details not provided in available sources.

Similar Taxa

GomphusGomphurus septima was formerly classified in Gomphus; separation now based on genus-level revision from 2017 elevating Gomphurus to full genus status

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Taxonomic History

Gomphurus septima was described by Westfall in 1956. The underwent -level reclassification in 2017 when Gomphurus was elevated from subgenus to genus rank, moving this species from Gomphus to Gomphurus.

Conservation Status

IUCN Red List status: Least Concern (), reviewed in 2018. trend assessed as stable with no immediate threats identified.