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Cretan Grayling

Hipparchia cretica

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found in Greece.

🇬🇷 Greece

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

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Azores Grayling
Hipparchia azorinus
Least Concern
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Canary Grayling
Hipparchia wyssii
Least Concern
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Corsican Grayling
Hipparchia neomiris
Least Concern
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Cyprus Grayling
Hipparchia cypriensis
Least Concern
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Delattin’s Grayling
Hipparchia volgensis
Least Concern
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Eastern Rock Grayling
Hipparchia syriaca
Least Concern
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Freyer'S Grayling
Hipparchia fatua
Least Concern
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Gran Canaria Grayling
Hipparchia tamadabae
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cretan Grayling?
The scientific name of Cretan Grayling is Hipparchia cretica. It belongs to the genus Hipparchia.
What is the conservation status of Cretan Grayling?
Cretan Grayling (Hipparchia cretica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Cretan Grayling live?
Cretan Grayling is found in Found in Greece.. Countries include Greece.
What family does Cretan Grayling belong to?
Cretan Grayling (Hipparchia cretica) belongs to the genus Hipparchia, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.
Is Cretan Grayling endangered?
No, Cretan Grayling (Hipparchia cretica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Cretan Grayling belong to?
Cretan Grayling (Hipparchia cretica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Cretan Grayling?
The closest relatives of Cretan Grayling in the genus Hipparchia include Azores Grayling, Canary Grayling, Corsican Grayling, Cyprus Grayling, Delattin’s Grayling.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Hipparchia — 19 Species

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Azores Grayling
Hipparchia azorinus
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Canary Grayling
Hipparchia wyssii
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Corsican Grayling
Hipparchia neomiris
LC
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Cretan Grayling
Hipparchia cretica
LC
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Cyprus Grayling
Hipparchia cypriensis
LC 🐾
Delattin’s Grayling
Hipparchia volgensis
LC 🐾
Eastern Rock Grayling
Hipparchia syriaca
LC 🐾
Freyer'S Grayling
Hipparchia fatua
LC 🐾
Gran Canaria Grayling
Hipparchia tamadabae
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Grayling
Hipparchia semele
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Karpathos Grayling
Hipparchia christenseni
LC 🐾
La Palma Grayling
Hipparchia tilosi
VU 🐾
Lesbos Grayling
Hipparchia pellucida
LC 🐾
Ponza Grayling
Hipparchia sbordonii
NT 🐾
Rock Grayling
Hipparchia hermione
NE 🐾
Samos Grayling
Hipparchia mersina
NE 🐾
Striped Grayling
Hipparchia fidia
LC 🐾
Tree Grayling
Hipparchia statilinus
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Woodland Grayling
Hipparchia fagi
NT
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