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scarce heath

Coenonympha hero

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (20 countries). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇱🇻 Latvia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇵🇱 Poland 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇧🇾 Belarus 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (artrópodos)

Class

Insecta (insecto)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Family

Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)

Genus

Coenonympha

Species

Coenonympha hero (scarce heath)

Names in Other Languages

French mélibée

German Wald Wiesenvögelchen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of scarce heath?

The scientific name of scarce heath is Coenonympha hero. It belongs to the genus Coenonympha.

What is the conservation status of scarce heath?

scarce heath (Coenonympha hero) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does scarce heath live?

scarce heath is found in Found across Europe (20 countries). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Latvia.

What family does scarce heath belong to?

scarce heath (Coenonympha hero) belongs to the genus Coenonympha, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.

Is scarce heath endangered?

Yes, scarce heath (Coenonympha hero) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does scarce heath belong to?

scarce heath (Coenonympha hero) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of scarce heath?

The closest relatives of scarce heath in the genus Coenonympha include leonada, nispola, ocelada dorus, Common Ringlet, False Ringlet.