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small blue

Cupido minimus

Near Threatened

About

スモールブルー(Cupido minimus)はIUCNレッドリストで準絶滅危惧(NT)に分類されている。絶滅危惧種に分類される一歩手前の段階で、保全措置がなければ脆弱になる可能性のある個体群を持つ。

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (39 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (動物)
Phylum
Arthropoda (節足動物)
Class
Insecta (昆虫)
Order
Lepidoptera (チョウ目)
Family
Lycaenidae
Genus
Cupido
Species
Cupido minimus (small blue)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish duende menor
French argus frêle
German Zwergbläuling

Similar Species in Cupido

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Lorquin’s Blue
Cupido lorquinii
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of small blue?
The scientific name of small blue is Cupido minimus. It belongs to the genus Cupido.
What is the conservation status of small blue?
small blue (Cupido minimus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does small blue live?
small blue is found in Found across Europe (39 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark.
What family does small blue belong to?
small blue (Cupido minimus) belongs to the genus Cupido, which is part of the taxonomic family Lycaenidae.
What kingdom does small blue belong to?
small blue (Cupido minimus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of small blue?
The closest relatives of small blue in the genus Cupido include Lorquin’s Blue.

Native Range — 39 Countries

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Genus Cupido — 2 Species

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small blue
Cupido minimus
NT
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Lorquin’s Blue
Cupido lorquinii
LC
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