Grevy's zebra vs large blue

Equus grevyi compared with Maculinea arion

Key Differences

• Grevy's zebra is Endangered while large blue is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Grevy's zebra	large blue
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Perissodactyla (Odd-toed Ungulates)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Equidae (Horses & Zebras)	Lycaenidae
Genus	Equus (Horses & Zebras)	Maculinea
Species	Equus grevyi	Maculinea arion

Evolutionary Relationship

Grevy's zebra and large blue share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Grevy's zebra

EN — Endangered

large blue

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Grevy's zebra	large blue
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Grevy's zebra

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

large blue

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.