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Eastern Rock Grayling

Hipparchia syriaca

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Asia (Cyprus) and Europe (10 countries).

🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇸 Serbia 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇦🇱 Albania 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇬🇷 Greece 🇷🇴 Romania 🇲🇪 Montenegro 🇲🇰 North Macedonia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (動物)
Phylum
Arthropoda (節足動物)
Class
Insecta (昆虫)
Order
Lepidoptera (チョウ目)
Family
Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Genus
Hipparchia
Species
Hipparchia syriaca (Eastern Rock Grayling)

Similar Species in Hipparchia

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Gran Canaria Grayling
Hipparchia tamadabae
Least Concern
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Grayling
Hipparchia semele
Endangered
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Canary Grayling
Hipparchia wyssii
Least Concern
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Cyprus Grayling
Hipparchia cypriensis
Least Concern
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Cretan Grayling
Hipparchia cretica
Least Concern
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Ponza Grayling
Hipparchia sbordonii
Near Threatened
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Samos Grayling
Hipparchia mersina
Not Evaluated
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Azores Grayling
Hipparchia azorinus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eastern Rock Grayling?
The scientific name of Eastern Rock Grayling is Hipparchia syriaca. It belongs to the genus Hipparchia.
What is the conservation status of Eastern Rock Grayling?
Eastern Rock Grayling (Hipparchia syriaca) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Eastern Rock Grayling live?
Eastern Rock Grayling is found in Found across Asia (Cyprus) and Europe (10 countries).. Countries include Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Russia.
What family does Eastern Rock Grayling belong to?
Eastern Rock Grayling (Hipparchia syriaca) belongs to the genus Hipparchia, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.
Is Eastern Rock Grayling endangered?
No, Eastern Rock Grayling (Hipparchia syriaca) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Eastern Rock Grayling belong to?
Eastern Rock Grayling (Hipparchia syriaca) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Eastern Rock Grayling?
The closest relatives of Eastern Rock Grayling in the genus Hipparchia include Azores Grayling, Gran Canaria Grayling, Grayling, Canary Grayling, Cyprus Grayling.

Native Range — 11 Countries

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Genus Hipparchia — 19 Species

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Azores Grayling
Hipparchia azorinus
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Gran Canaria Grayling
Hipparchia tamadabae
LC 🐾
Grayling
Hipparchia semele
EN 🐾
Canary Grayling
Hipparchia wyssii
LC
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Eastern Rock Grayling
Hipparchia syriaca
LC
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Cyprus Grayling
Hipparchia cypriensis
LC 🐾
Cretan Grayling
Hipparchia cretica
LC 🐾
Ponza Grayling
Hipparchia sbordonii
NT 🐾
Samos Grayling
Hipparchia mersina
NE 🐾
Lesbos Grayling
Hipparchia pellucida
LC 🐾
Delattin’s Grayling
Hipparchia volgensis
LC 🐾
Striped Grayling
Hipparchia fidia
LC 🐾
Tree Grayling
Hipparchia statilinus
EX 🐾
Karpathos Grayling
Hipparchia christenseni
LC 🐾
Woodland Grayling
Hipparchia fagi
NT 🐾
Corsican Grayling
Hipparchia neomiris
LC 🐾
La Palma Grayling
Hipparchia tilosi
VU 🐾
Freyer'S Grayling
Hipparchia fatua
LC 🐾
Rock Grayling
Hipparchia hermione
NE
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