67 observationsLeast Concern
Giant Skimmer
Orthetrum austeni
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Odonata ›Family: Libellulidae ›Genus: Orthetrum
About
Orthetrum austeni, the giant skimmer, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is found in Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, and Zambia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and rivers.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Giant Skimmer is Orthetrum austeni.
- The Giant Skimmer has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Giant Skimmer belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Giant Skimmer belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Giant Skimmer belongs to the class Insecta.
- Giant Skimmer belongs to the order Odonata.
- Giant Skimmer belongs to the family Libellulidae.
- Giant Skimmer belongs to the genus Orthetrum.