Balkan Maple vs Rostbinde
Acer hyrcanum compared with Hipparchia semele
Key Differences
- Balkan Maple is Least Concern while Rostbinde is Endangered.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Balkan Maple | Rostbinde |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Pflanzen) | Animalia (Tier) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insekten) |
| Order | Sapindales (Seifenbaumartige) | Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge) |
| Family | Sapindaceae | Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies) |
| Genus | Acer | Hipparchia |
| Species | Acer hyrcanum | Hipparchia semele |
Conservation Status
Balkan Maple
LC — Least ConcernRostbinde
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Balkan Maple | Rostbinde |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Balkan Maple
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Rostbinde
Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Found across Europe (37 countries). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
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.
Rostbinde
Grayling (Hipparchia semele) is classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List. At high risk of extinction in the wild, with significant population decline and ongoing threats to survival.
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