Karoo Hillside Brown

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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

Stygionympha

Species

Stygionympha irrorata (Karoo Hillside Brown)

Similar Species in Stygionympha

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Curle's Hillside Brown

Stygionympha curlei

Least Concern

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Dickson's Brown

Stygionympha dicksoni

Critically Endangered

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Gerald's Hillside Brown

Stygionympha geraldi

Least Concern

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Van Son's Hillside Brown

Stygionympha vansoni

Least Concern

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Western Hillside Brown

Stygionympha vigilans

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Karoo Hillside Brown?

The scientific name of Karoo Hillside Brown is Stygionympha irrorata. It belongs to the genus Stygionympha.

What is the conservation status of Karoo Hillside Brown?

Karoo Hillside Brown (Stygionympha irrorata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Karoo Hillside Brown belong to?

Karoo Hillside Brown (Stygionympha irrorata) belongs to the genus Stygionympha, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.

Is Karoo Hillside Brown endangered?

No, Karoo Hillside Brown (Stygionympha irrorata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Karoo Hillside Brown belong to?

Karoo Hillside Brown (Stygionympha irrorata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Karoo Hillside Brown?

The closest relatives of Karoo Hillside Brown in the genus Stygionympha include Curle's Hillside Brown, Dickson's Brown, Gerald's Hillside Brown, Van Son's Hillside Brown, Western Hillside Brown.