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Pseudagrion assegaii

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Pseudagrion assegaii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Suborder: Zygoptera
Family: Coenagrionidae
Genus: Pseudagrion
Species:
P. assegaii
Binomial name
Pseudagrion assegaii
Pinhey, 1950

Pseudagrion assegaii is a species of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae. It is found in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.[1]

Habitat

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Its natural habitats include swamps and pools, especially pools with grass fringes, lilies and some shade. Its continued existence is threatened by habitat loss through agricultural development and groundwater extraction.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Clausnitzer, V.; Dijkstra, K.-D.B.; Suhling, F. (2010). "Pseudagrion assegaii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T60011A12230656. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T60011A12230656.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
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