Acisoma trifidum Kirby, 1889 is a animal in the Libellulidae family, order Odonata, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Acisoma trifidum Kirby, 1889

Acisoma trifidum Kirby, 1889

Ivory pintail (Acisoma trifidum) is a widespread African Libellulidae dragonfly found near swamps, not threatened.

Family
Genus
Acisoma
Order
Odonata
Class
Insecta

About Acisoma trifidum Kirby, 1889

Acisoma trifidum Kirby, 1889 is a dragonfly species belonging to the family Libellulidae. It is commonly known by the common name ivory pintail. This species is native to Africa, and it has a widespread distribution across the continent. It inhabits areas near swamps. While much of the species' habitat is currently declining, Acisoma trifidum remains common overall and is not classified as a threatened species.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Odonata Libellulidae Acisoma

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