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Grayling

Hipparchia semele

Endangered

About

A borboleta-pedra (Hipparchia semele) está classificada como Em Perigo (EN) na Lista Vermelha da UICN. Enfrenta alto risco de extinção na natureza, com declínio populacional significativo e ameaças contínuas à sobrevivência.

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 (37 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 (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (artrópode)

Class

Insecta (inseto)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Family

Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)

Genus

Hipparchia

Species

Hipparchia semele (Grayling)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Semele

French agreste

German Rostbinde

Similar Species in Hipparchia

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Gran Canaria Grayling

Eastern Rock Grayling

Hipparchia cypriensis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Grayling?

The scientific name of Grayling is Hipparchia semele. It belongs to the genus Hipparchia.

What is the conservation status of Grayling?

Grayling (Hipparchia semele) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Grayling live?

Grayling is found in Found across Europe (37 countries). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark.

What family does Grayling belong to?

Grayling (Hipparchia semele) belongs to the genus Hipparchia, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.

Is Grayling endangered?

Yes, Grayling (Hipparchia semele) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Grayling belong to?

Grayling (Hipparchia semele) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Grayling?

The closest relatives of Grayling in the genus Hipparchia include Azores Grayling, Gran Canaria Grayling, Canary Grayling, Eastern Rock Grayling, Cyprus Grayling.