Balkan Maple vs Green-Underside Blue
Acer hyrcanum compared with Glaucopsyche alexis
Key Differences
- Balkan Maple is Least Concern while Green-Underside Blue is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Balkan Maple | Green-Underside Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Sapindales (Sapindales) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Sapindaceae | Lycaenidae |
| Genus | Acer | Glaucopsyche |
| Species | Acer hyrcanum | Glaucopsyche alexis |
Conservation Status
Balkan Maple
LC — Least ConcernGreen-Underside Blue
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Balkan Maple | Green-Underside Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Balkan Maple
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Green-Underside Blue
Habitat
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Range
Found across Europe (37 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
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.
Green-Underside Blue
No description available.
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