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Teinobasis ruficollis (Selys, 1877)
| Family Name: | Coenagrionidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Dragonfly and Damselfly) |
| Common Name: | Red-tailed Sprite |
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Description
| Description | Eyes are brown above and green below. Thorax is red with broad silvery-blue band on the dorsum. Abdominal segments 8-10 are red. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Found in marshes and shallow pools in forests. |
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| Habitats | Aquatic, Forest |
| Distribution | Ranges include Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra. |
| Nature Reserves | Central Catchment Nature Reserve |
| Nature Areas | Pulau Semakau, Pulau Ubin, Western Catchment Area |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Rare |
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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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