Pseudagrion (A) cyathiforme Pinhey, 1973
Scoop-tailed Slim Sprite
Type locality: Mt Coffee, Liberia
Diagnosis
No diagnosis of this distinctive species is presently available. Please refer to the references provided.
Habitat description
Streams, but possibly also rivers, mostly in open areas in forest, but possibly also shaded. Probably especially calmer sections (like pools) with emergent vegetation, submerged roots and/or a soft (like muddy) bottom. From 0 to 500 m above sea level.
Distribution
© KD Dijkstra
Map citation: Clausnitzer, V., K.-D.B. Dijkstra, R. Koch, J.-P. Boudot, W.R.T. Darwall, J. Kipping, B. Samraoui, M.J. Samways, J.P. Simaika & F. Suhling, 2012. Focus on African Freshwaters: hotspots of dragonfly diversity and conservation concern. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 10: 129-134.
Barcode specimen(s):
Male; Sierra Leone, Eastern Province, Gola Forest © Dijkstra, K.-D.B. & A. Dayeker
Male; Sierra Leone, Eastern Province, Gola Forest © Dijkstra, K.-D.B. & A. Dayeker
Reference
- Pinhey, E.C.G. (1973). Notes on some African representatives of the genus Pseudagrion Selys, 1876, with descriptions of two new species (Zygoptera: Coenagrionidae). Odonatologica, 2, 317-327. [PDF file]
Citation: Dijkstra, K.-D.B (editor). African Dragonflies and Damselflies Online. http://addo.adu.org.za/ [2023-12-06].
