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False Ringlet

Coenonympha oedippus

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found across Europe (15 countries). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hewan)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Artropoda)

Class

Insecta (serangga)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Family

Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)

Genus

Coenonympha

Species

Coenonympha oedippus (False Ringlet)

Names in Other Languages

French Fadet des laîches

German Moorwiesenvögelchen

Similar Species in Coenonympha

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Balkan Heath

Coenonympha orientalis

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Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of False Ringlet?

The scientific name of False Ringlet is Coenonympha oedippus. It belongs to the genus Coenonympha.

What is the conservation status of False Ringlet?

False Ringlet (Coenonympha oedippus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does False Ringlet live?

False Ringlet is found in Found across Europe (15 countries). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Poland.

What family does False Ringlet belong to?

False Ringlet (Coenonympha oedippus) belongs to the genus Coenonympha, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.

Is False Ringlet endangered?

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

What kingdom does False Ringlet belong to?

False Ringlet (Coenonympha oedippus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of False Ringlet?

The closest relatives of False Ringlet in the genus Coenonympha include Balkan Heath, Cretan Small Heath, small heath, Corsican Heath, Common Ringlet.