VUVulnerable
Giant Sprite
Pseudagrion bicoerulans
Unknown
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudagrion_bicoerulans
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in COENAGRIONIDAE
Threatened in Angola
Frequently asked questions
Why is Giant Sprite classified as Vulnerable?
Giant Sprite is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Giant Sprite live?
Giant Sprite occurs in Angola, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Giant Sprite?
The main threats to Giant Sprite are 2.1, 7.3, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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