VUVulnerable
Irving's Blue
Lepidochrysops irvingi
Stable
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Grassland· major
Conservation measures underway
Species management
Other threatened species in LYCAENIDAE
Threatened in Eswatini
Frequently asked questions
Why is Irving's Blue classified as Vulnerable?
Irving's Blue is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Irving's Blue live?
Irving's Blue occurs in Eswatini, and South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Irving's Blue?
The main threats to Irving's Blue are 2.1, 7.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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