ENEndangered
Alpine Zephyr Blue
Kretania trappi
Declining
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
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in LYCAENIDAE
Threatened in Italy
Frequently asked questions
Why is Alpine Zephyr Blue classified as Endangered?
Alpine Zephyr 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 Alpine Zephyr Blue live?
Alpine Zephyr Blue occurs in Italy, and Switzerland. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Alpine Zephyr Blue?
The main threats to Alpine Zephyr Blue are 2.1, 2.3, 5.3, and 7.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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