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Brook Hooktail

Paragomphus henryi

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Field Notes

Description:

endemic to Sri Lanka. took a pic as he was settled on his perch looking for a morning meal =)

Habitat:

Moderately to fast flowing streams and rivers in hill and mountain regions.

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Comments (3)
GonçaloFerreira
I find it hard to photograph these ones. They're always moving. Great shot.

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Biodiversity of Sri Lanka
Photographed
PublishedJuly 1, 2012

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