A preliminary view of the odonatofauna from the Poxim-Açú River, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil

Abstract

Abstract In Brazil, there is a growing body of scientific research focused on odonatofauna, however, some areas remain poorly explored, especially in the northeast region, where the aquatic environments of different ecosystems still have largely unknown faunal compositions. To bridge these knowledge gaps, we aimed to produce a preliminary checklist of the Odonata fauna of the Poxim-Açú River, located in the municipality of São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Northeastern Brazil. We recorded 41 species among the 489 individuals collected, including 9 new genus records and 14 new species records for Sergipe. We present a list of species with illustrations, describe community parameters, and emphasize the importance of conserving natural areas and monitoring disturbed habitats within the Atlantic Forest of Sergipe.