Epigomphus corniculatus

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Taxonomy [top]

Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family
ANIMALIA ARTHROPODA INSECTA ODONATA GOMPHIDAE

Scientific Name: Epigomphus corniculatus
Species Authority Belle, 1989
Common Name/s:
English – Horned Knobtail

Assessment Information [top]

Red List Category & Criteria: Endangered   B1ab(iii)   ver 3.1
Year Assessed: 2006
Assessor/s Paulson, D. & von Ellenrieder, N.
Evaluator/s: Clausnitzer, V. & Suhling, F. (Odonata Red List Authority)
Justification:
Epigomphus corniculatus is known from fewer than five locations, with an extent of occurrence less than 1,000 km². Much of this area is deforested.

Geographic Range [top]

Range Description: Known only from the Caribbean slope of Costa Rica.
Countries:
Native:
Costa Rica

Population [top]

Population: Population size and trends are unknown.
Population Trend: Unknown

Habitat and Ecology [top]

Habitat and Ecology: Lowland rainforest streams (60 m).
Systems: Terrestrial; Freshwater

Threats [top]

Major Threat(s): Deforestation.

Conservation Actions [top]

Conservation Actions: Searches for other subpopulations are urgently needed, along with confirming the extent of habitat (forested streams) available in the general area. Population size and trends need to be monitored.
Citation: Paulson, D. & von Ellenrieder, N. 2006. Epigomphus corniculatus. In: IUCN 2008. 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 22 November 2008.
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