Ophiogomphus edmundo
Needham, 1951
Edmund's Snaketail
Ophiogomphus edmundo, commonly known as Edmund's Snaketail, is a in the . It is to the United States. The species inhabits river systems and is currently threatened by loss. Specific details regarding its distribution within the United States, status, and ecological requirements remain limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ophiogomphus edmundo: /ˌoʊfiəˈɡɒmfəs ɛdˈmʌndoʊ/
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Habitat
Rivers. The is specifically associated with riverine environments, though substrate preferences, flow requirements, and other parameters have not been documented in available sources.
Distribution
to the United States. Specific states or regions within the country are not documented in available sources.
Human Relevance
The is threatened by loss, indicating potential concern. No other documented interactions with humans are available in sources.
More Details
Taxonomic Note
Described by James G. Needham in 1951. The specific epithet 'edmundo' honors an individual, though the honoree's identity is not specified in available sources.
Conservation Status
Listed as threatened by loss according to Wikipedia and iNaturalist sources. No formal IUCN Red List assessment or federal listing status was found in available sources.
Data Limitations
Available sources provide minimal information beyond basic , , and threat level. The 56 iNaturalist observations suggest the is documented but not well-studied in the scientific literature accessible in provided sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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