Lecce Biodiversity

Mulanje red damsel

CR Insect (Damselfly)
Oreocnemis phoenix
Scientific Name
Insect (Damselfly)
Type
Unknown
Population
Mulanje Plateau, Malawi
Location

Documented Threats

The Mulanje red damsel faces 3 identified threats:

  • Habitat destruction and degradation due to drainage
  • agricultural expansion
  • exploitation of forest

Documented Range

Recorded locations: Mulanje Plateau, Malawi.

Other Critically Endangered Insect (Damselfly) Species

Species Location Population
Cebu frill-wing Rivulet beside the Kawasan River, Cebu,… Unknown
Cebu frill-wing Rivulet beside the Kawasan River, Cebu,… Unknown
Mulanje red damsel Mulanje Plateau, Malawi Unknown

Related Endangered Species

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