VUVulnerable
Estcourt Blue
Lepidochrysops pephredo
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lepidochrysops_pephredo
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
Site/area managementSpecies managementAwareness & communications
Other threatened species in LYCAENIDAE
Threatened in South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Estcourt Blue classified as Vulnerable?
Estcourt 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 Estcourt Blue live?
Estcourt Blue occurs in 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 Estcourt Blue?
The main threats to Estcourt Blue are 11.1, 2.2, 2.3, and 4.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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