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Two New Records of Odonata in White Nile State, Sudan
Author(s)
Esra Abdelrazig Elfaki1 and Tigani Allam2
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DOI:10.17265/2162-5263/2017.02.002
Affiliation(s)
1. Department of Biodiversity, Environment and Natural Resources and Desertification Research Institute, Khartoum 12217, Sudan
2. Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, University of Khartoum, Khartoum 11115, Sudan
ABSTRACT
White Nile state characterizes by rich healthy habitats especially
wetlands which it supports the diversity of wildlife, Odonata species are
actually poorly known in the White Nile region. A systematic survey was carried
out in aquatic systems located at six localities: Kosti, Al-Kawwa, ELJebelein,
Kenana cities, Om Elganateer and El Shawat islands. A total of 357 belonged to
16 species distributed in 4 families were recorded and observed. Family
Libellulidae was dominant, with 9 species, followed by Coenagrionidae,
Brachythemis leucosticte showed the highest abundance in compare with other
species. ELJebelein area showed highest number of Odonata, while Kenana
showed highest diversity, 11 species recorded from Kenana sugar scheme and
Kenana Zoo Park, phyllomacromia Africana and Olpogastra lugubris recorded
only in Kenana. Agriocnemis exilis and Ictinogomphus ferox were recorded for first time
in Sudan.
KEYWORDS
Odonata, dragonflies, damselflies, Sudan, White Nile.
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