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Blue Basker

Urothemis edwardsii

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Odonata ›Family: Libellulidae ›Genus: Urothemis

About

Urothemis edwardsii, or blue basker is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is found in Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and possibly Burundi. Its natural habitats are freshwater lakes, intermittent freshwater lakes, freshwater marshes, and intermittent freshwater marshes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blue Basker?
The scientific name of Blue Basker is Urothemis edwardsii.
What is the conservation status of Blue Basker?
The Blue Basker has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Blue Basker belong to?
Blue Basker belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Blue Basker belong to?
Blue Basker belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Blue Basker belong to?
Blue Basker belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Blue Basker belong to?
Blue Basker belongs to the order Odonata.
What family does Blue Basker belong to?
Blue Basker belongs to the family Libellulidae.
What genus does Blue Basker belong to?
Blue Basker belongs to the genus Urothemis.