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Cretan Small Heath

Coenonympha thyrsis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found in Greece.

🇬🇷 Greece

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Arthropoda (مفصليات الأرجل)
Class
Insecta (حشرات)
Order
Lepidoptera (حرشفيات الأجنحة)
Family
Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Genus
Coenonympha
Species
Coenonympha thyrsis (Cretan Small Heath)

Similar Species in Coenonympha

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Balkan Heath
Coenonympha orientalis
Vulnerable
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small heath
Coenonympha pamphilus
Least Concern
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Corsican Heath
Coenonympha corinna
Least Concern
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Common Ringlet
Coenonympha tullia
Extinct
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False Ringlet
Coenonympha oedippus
Endangered
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Dusky Heath
Coenonympha dorus
Least Concern
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Siberian Brown
Coenonympha phryne
Critically Endangered
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pearly heath
Coenonympha arcania
Least Concern
View all species in Coenonympha →

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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cretan Small Heath?
The scientific name of Cretan Small Heath is Coenonympha thyrsis. It belongs to the genus Coenonympha.
What is the conservation status of Cretan Small Heath?
Cretan Small Heath (Coenonympha thyrsis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Cretan Small Heath live?
Cretan Small Heath is found in Found in Greece.. Countries include Greece.
What family does Cretan Small Heath belong to?
Cretan Small Heath (Coenonympha thyrsis) belongs to the genus Coenonympha, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.
Is Cretan Small Heath endangered?
No, Cretan Small Heath (Coenonympha thyrsis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Cretan Small Heath belong to?
Cretan Small Heath (Coenonympha thyrsis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of Cretan Small Heath?
The closest relatives of Cretan Small Heath in the genus Coenonympha include Balkan Heath, small heath, Corsican Heath, Common Ringlet, False Ringlet.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Coenonympha — 11 Species

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Balkan Heath
Coenonympha orientalis
VU
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Cretan Small Heath
Coenonympha thyrsis
LC
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small heath
Coenonympha pamphilus
LC 🐾
Corsican Heath
Coenonympha corinna
LC 🐾
Common Ringlet
Coenonympha tullia
EX 🐾
False Ringlet
Coenonympha oedippus
EN 🐾
Dusky Heath
Coenonympha dorus
LC 🐾
Siberian Brown
Coenonympha phryne
CR 🐾
pearly heath
Coenonympha arcania
LC 🐾
scarce heath
Coenonympha hero
EN 🐾
Russian Heath
Coenonympha leander
LC
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