Hylogomphus parvidens

(Currie, 1917)

Piedmont Clubtail

Hylogomphus parvidens, the Piedmont , is a of clubtail to the southeastern United States. It was transferred from the Gomphus to Hylogomphus in 2017 when Hylogomphus was elevated from subgenus to full genus rank. The species inhabits river systems and holds a stable with no immediate concerns.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hylogomphus parvidens: /hɪloʊˈɡɒmfəs ˈpɑrvɪˌdɛnz/

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Habitat

Rivers

Distribution

Southeastern United States

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Taxonomic History

Reclassified from Gomphus parvidens to Hylogomphus parvidens in 2017 when molecular and morphological evidence supported elevation of Hylogomphus from subgenus to .

Conservation Status History

IUCN status changed from 'rare' (1986–1994) to 'lower risk / near threatened' (1996), then 'least concern' (2006, 2017, 2018). Current status reflects stable with no immediate threats.