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Pseudochazara euxina

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Pseudochazara euxina faces severe population decline due to habitat degradation from overgrazing by livestock in its montane grassland habitats. Tourism development and infrastructure construction in the Caucasus Mountains have fragmented its already limited range. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force this cold-adapted species to retreat to higher elevations with increasingly limited suitable habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This butterfly inhabits montane grasslands and alpine meadows in the Caucasus Mountains, typically at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. It requires flower-rich grasslands with specific host plants and is particularly associated with steep slopes and rocky outcrops in subalpine zones.

Grassland· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pseudochazara euxina classified as Endangered?
Pseudochazara euxina 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. Pseudochazara euxina faces severe population decline due to habitat degradation from overgrazing by livestock in its montane grassland habitats. Tourism development and infrastructure construction in the Caucasus Mountains have fragmented its already limited range. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force this cold-adapted species to retreat to higher elevations with increasingly limited suitable habitat.
Where does Pseudochazara euxina live?
Pseudochazara euxina occurs in Ukraine. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pseudochazara euxina?
The main threats to Pseudochazara euxina are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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