Northern dragon
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Gomphidae
Genus: Antipodogomphus
Species:
A. neophytus
Binomial name
Antipodogomphus neophytus
Fraser, 1958[2]

Antipodogomphus neophytus is a species of dragonfly of the family Gomphidae,[3] known as the northern dragon.[4] It is endemic to northern Australia, where it inhabits rivers and pools.[5]

Antipodogomphus neophytus is a small to medium-sized black and yellow dragonfly with a long tail.[6]

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References

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  1. ↑ Dow, R.A. (2017). "Antipodogomphus neophytus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T14276098A59256643. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T14276098A59256643.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ↑ Fraser, F.C. (1958). "Antipodogomphus neophytus, a new species of dragonfly from northwestern Australia". Proceedings of the Royal Society of New South Wales. 77 (1956–1957): 71–74 [71] – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
  3. ↑ "Species Antipodogomphus neophytus Fraser, 1958". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Biological Resources Study. 2012. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  4. ↑ Theischinger, Günther; Hawking, John (2006). The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia. Collingwood, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. p. 184. ISBN 978-0-64309-073-6.
  5. ↑ Theischinger, Gunther; Endersby, Ian (2009). Identification Guide to the Australian Odonata. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. p. 191. ISBN 978-1-74232-475-3.
  6. ↑ Watson, J.A.L.; Theischinger, G.; Abbey, H.M. (1991). The Australian Dragonflies: A Guide to the Identification, Distributions and Habitats of Australian Odonata. Melbourne: CSIRO. p. 278. ISBN 0643051368.
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