Glittering Demoiselle
Calopteryx exul
- Endangered
- Card rarity: Epic
- Insects
Calopteryx exul is an endangered species of damselfly in the family Calopterygidae. It is endemic to Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia. The species lives in isolated subpopulations within fragmented habitats, and the largest populations found were located in Northeast Algeria. Their preferred habitat is lotic systems, featuring fast and shallow water, sparse vegetation, and a low amount of shade.
Classification
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Odonata
- Family
- Calopterygidae
- Genus
- Calopteryx