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protée

Maculinea alcon

Endangered

About

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 (animal)

Phylum

Arthropoda (arthropodes)

Class

Insecta (insecte)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Species

Maculinea alcon (protée)

Names in Other Languages

French protée

German Kleiner Moorbläuling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of protée?

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

What is the conservation status of protée?

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

Where does protée live?

protée 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 protée belong to?

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

Is protée endangered?

Yes, protée (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 protée belong to?

protée (Maculinea alcon) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of protée?

The closest relatives of protée in the genus Maculinea include azuré de la sanguisorbe, azuré du serpolet.