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arran brown

Erebia ligea

Least Concern

About

arran brown (Erebia ligea) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (33 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Insecta (Insects)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Family

Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)

Genus

Erebia

Species

Erebia ligea (arran brown)

Names in Other Languages

French moiré blanc-fascié

German Weißbindiger Mohrenfalter

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of arran brown?

The scientific name of arran brown is Erebia ligea. It belongs to the genus Erebia.

What is the conservation status of arran brown?

arran brown (Erebia ligea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does arran brown live?

arran brown is found in Found across Europe (33 countries).. Countries include Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia.

What family does arran brown belong to?

arran brown (Erebia ligea) belongs to the genus Erebia, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.

Is arran brown endangered?

No, arran brown (Erebia ligea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does arran brown belong to?

arran brown (Erebia ligea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of arran brown?

The closest relatives of arran brown in the genus Erebia include Almond-eyed Ringlet, Arctic Ringlet, Banded Alpine, Black Ringlet, Blind Ringlet.