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doncella punteada

Melitaea cinxia

Critically Endangered

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La mariposa de Glanville (Melitaea cinxia) está clasificada como En Peligro Crítico (CR) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Enfrenta un riesgo extremadamente alto de extinción en estado silvestre debido al severo declive poblacional y la pérdida de hábitat.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 9 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found across Europe (39 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (artrópodos)

Class

Insecta (insecto)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Family

Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)

Genus

Melitaea

Species

Melitaea cinxia (doncella punteada)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish doncella punteada

French mélitée du plantain

German Gemeiner Scheckenfalter

Similar Species in Melitaea

doncella del gordolobo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of doncella punteada?

The scientific name of doncella punteada is Melitaea cinxia. It belongs to the genus Melitaea.

What is the conservation status of doncella punteada?

doncella punteada (Melitaea cinxia) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does doncella punteada live?

doncella punteada is found in Found across Europe (39 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark.

What family does doncella punteada belong to?

doncella punteada (Melitaea cinxia) belongs to the genus Melitaea, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.

Is doncella punteada endangered?

Yes, doncella punteada (Melitaea cinxia) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does doncella punteada belong to?

doncella punteada (Melitaea cinxia) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of doncella punteada?

The closest relatives of doncella punteada in the genus Melitaea include Deione, doncella del gordolobo, doncella del sur, doncella didima, doncella mayor.