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Russian Heath

Coenonympha leander

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (8 countries).

🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇸 Serbia 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇦🇱 Albania 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇬🇷 Greece 🇷🇴 Romania 🇲🇰 North Macedonia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (प्राणी)
Phylum
Arthropoda (सन्धिपाद)
Class
Insecta (कीट)
Order
Lepidoptera (शल्कपंखी गण)
Family
Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Genus
Coenonympha
Species
Coenonympha leander (Russian Heath)

Similar Species in Coenonympha

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Balkan Heath
Coenonympha orientalis
Vulnerable
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Cretan Small Heath
Coenonympha thyrsis
Least Concern
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small heath
Coenonympha pamphilus
Least Concern
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Corsican Heath
Coenonympha corinna
Least Concern
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Common Ringlet
Coenonympha tullia
Extinct
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False Ringlet
Coenonympha oedippus
Endangered
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Dusky Heath
Coenonympha dorus
Least Concern
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Siberian Brown
Coenonympha phryne
Critically Endangered
View all species in Coenonympha →

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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Russian Heath?
The scientific name of Russian Heath is Coenonympha leander. It belongs to the genus Coenonympha.
What is the conservation status of Russian Heath?
Russian Heath (Coenonympha leander) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Russian Heath live?
Russian Heath is found in Found across Europe (8 countries).. Countries include Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, North Macedonia, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine.
What family does Russian Heath belong to?
Russian Heath (Coenonympha leander) belongs to the genus Coenonympha, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.
Is Russian Heath endangered?
No, Russian Heath (Coenonympha leander) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Russian Heath belong to?
Russian Heath (Coenonympha leander) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).
What are the closest relatives of Russian Heath?
The closest relatives of Russian Heath in the genus Coenonympha include Balkan Heath, Cretan Small Heath, small heath, Corsican Heath, Common Ringlet.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Coenonympha — 11 Species

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Balkan Heath
Coenonympha orientalis
VU 🐾
Cretan Small Heath
Coenonympha thyrsis
LC 🐾
small heath
Coenonympha pamphilus
LC 🐾
Corsican Heath
Coenonympha corinna
LC 🐾
Common Ringlet
Coenonympha tullia
EX 🐾
False Ringlet
Coenonympha oedippus
EN 🐾
Dusky Heath
Coenonympha dorus
LC 🐾
Siberian Brown
Coenonympha phryne
CR 🐾
pearly heath
Coenonympha arcania
LC 🐾
scarce heath
Coenonympha hero
EN
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Russian Heath
Coenonympha leander
LC
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