Mountain Argus

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Andorra, Portugal, and Spain.

🇦🇩 Andorra 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇪🇸 Spain

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Insecta (Insects)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Family

Lycaenidae

Genus

Aricia

Species

Aricia montensis (Mountain Argus)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish morena serrana

French Argus de Verity

Similar Species in Aricia

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brown argus

Aricia agestis

Least Concern

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Eschscholtz´S Brown Argus

Aricia cramera

Least Concern

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Northern Brown Argus

Aricia artaxerxes

Least Concern

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Spanish Argus

Aricia morronensis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mountain Argus?

The scientific name of Mountain Argus is Aricia montensis. It belongs to the genus Aricia.

What is the conservation status of Mountain Argus?

Mountain Argus (Aricia montensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Mountain Argus live?

Mountain Argus is found in Distributed across Andorra, Portugal, and Spain.. Countries include Andorra, Portugal, Spain.

What family does Mountain Argus belong to?

Mountain Argus (Aricia montensis) belongs to the genus Aricia, which is part of the taxonomic family Lycaenidae.

Is Mountain Argus endangered?

No, Mountain Argus (Aricia montensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Mountain Argus belong to?

Mountain Argus (Aricia montensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Mountain Argus?

The closest relatives of Mountain Argus in the genus Aricia include brown argus, Eschscholtz´S Brown Argus, Northern Brown Argus, Spanish Argus.