Antipodogomphus dentosus

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Top End dragon

Data Deficient (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Gomphidae
Genus: Antipodogomphus
Species:
A. dentosus
Binomial name
Antipodogomphus dentosus
Watson, 1991[2]
Antipodogomphus dentosus distribution map.svg

Antipodogomphus dentosus is a species of dragonfly of the family Gomphidae,[3] commonly known as the Top End dragon.[4] It is endemic to Northern Territory, Australia,[3] where it has been found in rivers.[5]

Antipodogomphus dentosus is a small to medium-sized black and yellow dragonfly with a long tail.[6]

Gallery[]

  • Female wings

  • Male wings

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References[]

  1. ^ Dow, R.A. (2017). "Antipodogomphus dentosus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T163577A14275888. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T163577A14275888.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ Watson, J.A.L. (1991). "The Australian Gomphidae (Odonata)". Invertebrate Taxonomy. 5 (2): 289–441 [347]. doi:10.1071/IT9910289.
  3. ^ a b "Species Antipodogomphus dentosus Watson, 1991". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  4. ^ Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 182. ISBN 978-0-64309-073-6.
  5. ^ Theischinger, Gunther; Endersby, Ian (2009). Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. p. 191. ISBN 978-1-74232-475-3.
  6. ^ Watson, J.A.L.; Theischinger, G.; Abbey, H.M. (1991). The Australian Dragonflies: A Guide to the Identification, Distributions and Habitats of Australian Odonata. Melbourne: CSIRO. p. 278. ISBN 0643051368.
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