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Abronius canescens

Abronius canescens

Pakistan
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Status
Not Evaluated

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
Omnivorous

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
Diurnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Diagnosis. It was originally described based on a single specimen, with undetermined sex due to missing abdomen, thereafter no further description is available. Based on Needham (1909), Abronius canescens can easily be diagnosed by the transparent wing membrane with distinct yellow pterostigma, the apical area beyond Sc + R with three rows of cells and the length of tibial spurs, as long as the combined length of Ta 1 – Ta 3.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Abronius canescens is officially designated as Not Evaluated. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to forest, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of diverse organic matter. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a its natural cycle activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Abronius canescens.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangePakistan
Habitat RangeForest
Lifespan
StatusData Deficient
ScientificAbronius canescens
Registry Info
LifespanUnknown
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyAscalaphidae