River Clubtail vs Reunion Riverjack
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | River Clubtail | Reunion Riverjack |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stylurus flavipes | Zygonyx elisabethae |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Gomphidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 50-55mm | 5-7 cm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Reunion |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Critically Endangered |
River Clubtail
A large clubtail dragonfly with yellow and black markings and a distinctly expanded abdomen tip. It breeds in large lowland rivers with sandy beds. Adults spend much time hanging in tree canopies.
Did You Know?
Adults spend most of their time high in riverside trees, only descending to water to breed, making them hard to observe.
Reunion Riverjack
A large dragonfly endemic to the island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean. It patrols waterfalls and fast-flowing mountain streams.
Did You Know?
Deforestation and damming of Reunion's rivers have severely reduced its available breeding habitat.