Rapids clubtail (Gomphus quadricolor) COSEWIC assessment and status report: chapter 1
COSEWIC Assessment Summary
Assessment Summary – April 2008
Common name : Rapids Clubtail
Scientific name : Gomphusquadricolor
Status : Endangered
Reason for designation : This distinctive species of dragonfly has a fragmented distribution with a very small extent of occurrence and area of occupancy, and is currently only found in small portions of two southern Ontario rivers. The species is believed to be extirpated at two historic sites and there is evidence for continuing decline of habitat.
Occurrence : Ontario
Status history : Designated Endangered in April 2008. Assessment based on a new status report.
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