Leptogomphus yayeyamensis
| Leptogomphus yayeyamensis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
| Family: | Gomphidae |
| Genus: | Leptogomphus |
| Species: | L. yayeyamensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Leptogomphus yayeyamensis | |
Leptogomphus yayeyamensis is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae.[3][1] It is endemic to the Yaeyama Islands, in the southwest the Ryukyu Islands, Japan.[1] It is locally common and found in mountain-hill streams with sandy bottom.[1]
The length of the abdomen is 34–35 mm (1.3–1.4 in) in males and 35–37 mm (1.4–1.5 in) in females.
References
- ^ a b c d Karube, H. (2009). "Leptogomphus yayeyamensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2009 e.T11689A3301505. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009-2.RLTS.T11689A3301505.en. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ Oguma, K. (1926). "The Japanese Æschnidæ". Insecta Matsumurana. 1 (2): 78–100. (p. 91: Leptogomphus yayeyamensis MATSUMURA n. sp.).
- ^ "Leptogomphus yayeyamensis Matsumura in Oguma, 1926". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000: Leiden, the Netherlands. Retrieved 30 September 2025.