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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