ENEndangered
Kolev's Anomalous Blue
Polyommatus orphicus
DecliningVUEUVUEU
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species managementSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in LYCAENIDAE
Threatened in Albania
Frequently asked questions
Why is Kolev's Anomalous Blue classified as Endangered?
Kolev's Anomalous Blue is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Kolev's Anomalous Blue live?
Kolev's Anomalous Blue occurs in Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, and North Macedonia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Kolev's Anomalous Blue?
The main threats to Kolev's Anomalous Blue are 2.3, 3.2, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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