moncos-de-peru vs small tortoiseshell
Amaranthus retroflexus compared with Aglais urticae
Key Differences
- moncos-de-peru is Not Evaluated while small tortoiseshell is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | moncos-de-peru | small tortoiseshell |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (plantas) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (artrópode) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (inseto) |
| Order | Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies) |
| Genus | Amaranthus | Aglais |
| Species | Amaranthus retroflexus | Aglais urticae |
Conservation Status
moncos-de-peru
NE — Not Evaluatedsmall tortoiseshell
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | moncos-de-peru | small tortoiseshell |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
moncos-de-peru
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (14 countries), Europe (36 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (6 countries).
small tortoiseshell
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (41 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
moncos-de-peru
No description available.
small tortoiseshell
A borboleta-urtiga-pequena (Aglais urticae) esta classificada como Quase Ameacada (NT) na Lista Vermelha da UICN. Proxima de se qualificar como ameacada, com populacoes que podem se tornar vulneraveis sem acoes de conservacao.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 36 countries:
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