Cyclogomphus gynostylus

(Cyclogomphus gynostylus)

Description

Cyclogomphus gynostylus is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. Its natural habitats are rivers, water storage areas, and canals and ditches. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Odonata

Family:Gomphidae

Genus:Cyclogomphus

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