Tree Grayling
Hipparchia statilinus
Conservation status data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Lepidoptera
Family
Nymphalidae
Genus
Hipparchia
Tree Grayling belongs to the family Nymphalidae, order Lepidoptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
Species profile data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
The Tree Grayling faces severe population declines across its range due to habitat destruction and fragmentation of its specialized woodland environments. Climate change and increased frequency of wildfires pose additional threats to remaining populations, while the species' limited dispersal ability makes recovery from local extinctions extremely difficult.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Inhabits warm, dry woodland edges, scrubland, and rocky areas with scattered trees, particularly favoring oak and pine forests in Mediterranean and continental climates. The species requires areas with both tree cover for roosting and open sunny patches for basking and feeding.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
The Tree Grayling faces severe population declines across its range due to habitat destruction and fragmentation of its specialized woodland environments. Climate change and increased frequency of wildfires pose additional threats to remaining populations, while the species' limited dispersal ability makes recovery from local extinctions extremely difficult.
Climate change impacts
Habitat loss and fragmentation
Increased wildfire frequency
Limited dispersal capability
Overgrazing in woodland areas
National vs Global Threat Status
How this species is assessed at the national level compared to its IUCN global status (CR).
| Country | National Status | Global Status | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | NTNear Threatened | CRCritically Endangered | Lower local risk |
| EU | NTNear Threatened | CRCritically Endangered | Lower local risk |
National Red List data sourced from the National Red List Project (nationalredlist.org, ZSL) and country-specific Red List authorities.
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
National Red Lists: ZSL (2025). National Red List. Zoological Society of London. Available at: https://www.nationalredlist.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Tree Grayling (Hipparchia statilinus). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/tree-grayling