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alcon blue

Maculinea alcon

Endangered

About

The Alcon blue (Maculinea alcon) is a species in the genus Maculinea. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)

Class

Insecta (แมลง)

Order

Lepidoptera (ผีเสื้อ)

Species

Maculinea alcon (alcon blue)

Names in Other Languages

French protée

German Kleiner Moorbläuling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of alcon blue?

The scientific name of alcon blue is Maculinea alcon. It belongs to the genus Maculinea.

What is the conservation status of alcon blue?

alcon blue (Maculinea alcon) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does alcon blue live?

alcon blue is found in Distributed across Belgium and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Sweden.

What family does alcon blue belong to?

alcon blue (Maculinea alcon) belongs to the genus Maculinea, which is part of the taxonomic family Lycaenidae.

Is alcon blue endangered?

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

What kingdom does alcon blue belong to?

alcon blue (Maculinea alcon) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of alcon blue?

The closest relatives of alcon blue in the genus Maculinea include large blue, scarce large blue.