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Kleiner Moorbläuling

Maculinea alcon

Endangered

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The Alcon blue (Maculinea alcon) is a species in the genus Maculinea. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)

Class

Insecta (Insekten)

Order

Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge)

Species

Maculinea alcon (Kleiner Moorbläuling)

Names in Other Languages

French protée

German Kleiner Moorbläuling

Similar Species in Maculinea

Schwarzfleckenbläuling

Maculinea arion

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kleiner Moorbläuling?

The scientific name of Kleiner Moorbläuling is Maculinea alcon. It belongs to the genus Maculinea.

What is the conservation status of Kleiner Moorbläuling?

Kleiner Moorbläuling (Maculinea alcon) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Kleiner Moorbläuling live?

Kleiner Moorbläuling is found in Distributed across Belgium and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Sweden.

What family does Kleiner Moorbläuling belong to?

Kleiner Moorbläuling (Maculinea alcon) belongs to the genus Maculinea, which is part of the taxonomic family Lycaenidae.

Is Kleiner Moorbläuling endangered?

Yes, Kleiner Moorbläuling (Maculinea alcon) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Kleiner Moorbläuling belong to?

Kleiner Moorbläuling (Maculinea alcon) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Kleiner Moorbläuling?

The closest relatives of Kleiner Moorbläuling in the genus Maculinea include Großer Moorbläuling, Schwarzfleckenbläuling.