Nubian Ibex vs small blue

Capra nubiana compared with Cupido minimus

Key Differences

• Nubian Ibex is Vulnerable while small blue is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Nubian Ibex	small blue
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Bovidae (Bovids)	Lycaenidae
Genus	Capra	Cupido
Species	Capra nubiana	Cupido minimus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Nubian Ibex

VU — Vulnerable

small blue

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Nubian Ibex	small blue
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Nubian Ibex

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.