Planiplax sanguiniventris (Calvert, 1907) is a animal in the Libellulidae family, order Odonata, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Planiplax sanguiniventris (Calvert, 1907)

Planiplax sanguiniventris (Calvert, 1907)

Planiplax sanguiniventris (Mexican scarlet-tail) is a stable least-concern skimmer dragonfly found in Central America.

Family
Genus
Planiplax
Order
Odonata
Class
Insecta

About Planiplax sanguiniventris (Calvert, 1907)

Planiplax sanguiniventris, commonly known as the Mexican scarlet-tail, is a species of skimmer dragonfly belonging to the family Libellulidae. This species is found in Central America. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has assessed Planiplax sanguiniventris with the conservation status "LC" (least concern), meaning there is no immediate threat to the survival of this species. The species' population is currently stable. This IUCN conservation assessment was last reviewed in 2017.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Odonata Libellulidae Planiplax

More from Libellulidae

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