Montane Chrotomys vs small blue

Chrotomys whiteheadi compared with Cupido minimus

Key Differences

• Montane Chrotomys is Least Concern while small blue is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Montane Chrotomys	small blue
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Lycaenidae
Genus	Chrotomys	Cupido
Species	Chrotomys whiteheadi	Cupido minimus

Evolutionary Relationship

Montane Chrotomys and small blue share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Montane Chrotomys

LC — Least Concern

small blue

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Montane Chrotomys	small blue
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Montane Chrotomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

small blue

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (39 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

small blue

small blue (Cupido minimus) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.