Ophiogomphus bison

Selys, 1873

Bison Snaketail

Ophiogomphus bison, commonly known as the bison snaketail, is a of clubtail in the Gomphidae. The species is found in North America and holds a conservation status of Least Concern () according to the IUCN, with a stable and no immediate threats to its survival. The likely derives from the Ophiogomphus (snaketails) combined with a reference to bison, possibly alluding to its western North American range where bison historically occurred.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ophiogomphus bison: /oʊˌfaɪoʊˈɡɒmfəs ˈbaɪsɒn/

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Distribution

North America. Specific range details within the continent are not documented in available sources.

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