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Ceriagrion cerinorubellum (Brauer, 1865)
| Family Name: | Coenagrionidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Dragonfly and Damselfly) |
| Common Name: | Ornate Coraltail, Damselfly |
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Description
| Description | A very common damselfly and very easy to identify. Its bluish-green thorax and orange-black-orange abdomen are distinctive. Females are similar to males in appearance. The adults are fierce predators capable of tackling preys larger than themselves. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Any open habitats with a good vegetated pond are suitable for this species. Parks where there is a healthy population include Bishan Park 1 and Kent Ridge Park. |
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| Habitats | Parks & Gardens, Aquatic |
| Nature Reserves | Central Catchment Nature Reserve, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve |
| Nature Areas | Pulau Ubin |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Common |
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References
| References | Tang, H.B., Wang, L.K. & Hämäläinen, M. 2010. A photographic guide to the dragonflies of Singapore. Singapore: Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research. 222pp. |
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