VUVulnerable
Victor's Blue
Lepidochrysops victori
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Grassland· major
Other threatened species in LYCAENIDAE
Threatened in Kenya
Frequently asked questions
Why is Victor's Blue classified as Vulnerable?
Victor's 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 Victor's Blue live?
Victor's Blue occurs in Kenya, 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 Victor's Blue?
The main threats to Victor's Blue are 2.1, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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