ENEndangered
Lotana Blue
Lepidochrysops lotana
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Grassland· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area managementSpecies managementSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in LYCAENIDAE
Threatened in Namibia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Lotana Blue classified as Endangered?
Lotana 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 Lotana Blue live?
Lotana Blue occurs in Namibia, 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 Lotana Blue?
The main threats to Lotana Blue are 2.3, and 4.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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