Balkan Maple vs Clouded Yellow
Acer hyrcanum compared with Colias croceus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Balkan Maple | Clouded Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Sapindales (Sapindales) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Sapindaceae | Pieridae |
| Genus | Acer | Colias |
| Species | Acer hyrcanum | Colias croceus |
Conservation Status
Balkan Maple
LC — Least ConcernClouded Yellow
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Balkan Maple | Clouded Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Balkan Maple
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Clouded Yellow
Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Found across Asia (Cyprus) and Europe (40 countries).
Balkan Maple
The Balkan Maple (Acer hyrcanum) is a species in the genus Acer. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Clouded Yellow
Clouded Yellow (Colias croceus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.
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