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Mountain Ringlet

Erebia epiphron

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (21 countries).

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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
Erebia
Species
Erebia epiphron (Mountain Ringlet)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish erebia menor
French Moiré de la canche
German Knochs Mohrenfalter

Similar Species in Erebia

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Banded Alpine
Erebia fasciata
Not Evaluated
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Black Ringlet
Erebia melas
Near Threatened
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Blind Ringlet
Erebia pharte
Least Concern
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Chapman's Ringlet
Erebia palarica
Least Concern
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Common Brassy Ringlet
Erebia cassioides
Least Concern
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arran brown
Erebia ligea
Least Concern
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Large Ringlet
Erebia euryale
Not Evaluated
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Almond-eyed Ringlet
Erebia alberganus
Least Concern
View all species in Erebia →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mountain Ringlet?
The scientific name of Mountain Ringlet is Erebia epiphron. It belongs to the genus Erebia.
What is the conservation status of Mountain Ringlet?
Mountain Ringlet (Erebia epiphron) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Mountain Ringlet live?
Mountain Ringlet is found in Found across Europe (21 countries).. Countries include Albania, Andorra, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Italy.
What family does Mountain Ringlet belong to?
Mountain Ringlet (Erebia epiphron) belongs to the genus Erebia, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.
Is Mountain Ringlet endangered?
No, Mountain Ringlet (Erebia epiphron) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Mountain Ringlet belong to?
Mountain Ringlet (Erebia epiphron) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Mountain Ringlet?
The closest relatives of Mountain Ringlet in the genus Erebia include Almond-eyed Ringlet, Banded Alpine, Black Ringlet, Blind Ringlet, Chapman's Ringlet.

Native Range — 21 Countries

View all 21 countries →

Genus Erebia — 20 Species

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Almond-eyed Ringlet
Erebia alberganus
LC 🐾
Banded Alpine
Erebia fasciata
NE 🐾
Black Ringlet
Erebia melas
NT 🐾
Blind Ringlet
Erebia pharte
LC 🐾
Chapman's Ringlet
Erebia palarica
LC 🐾
Common Brassy Ringlet
Erebia cassioides
LC 🐾
arran brown
Erebia ligea
LC 🐾
Large Ringlet
Erebia euryale
NE 🐾
Lesser Mountain Ringlet
Erebia melampus
LC 🐾
Lefèbvre’s Ringlet
Erebia lefebvrei
LC 🐾
Woodland Ringlet
Erebia medusa
LC 🐾
Four-dotted Alpine
Erebia dabanensis
NE 🐾
Red-Disked Alpine
Erebia discoidalis
LC 🐾
Marbled Ringlet
Erebia montanus
LC 🐾
Gavarnie Ringlet
Erebia gorgone
LC
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Mountain Ringlet
Erebia epiphron
LC
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Piedmont Ringlet
Erebia meolans
LC 🐾
Raetzer's Ringlet
Erebia christi
VU 🐾
Silky Ringlet
Erebia gorge
LC 🐾
Spring Ringlet
Erebia epistygne
NT
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