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Alpine Grizzled Skipper

Alpine Grizzled Skipper

Albania, Andorra, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine
Status
Not Evaluated

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Grassland, Mountain

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
Omnivorous

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
Diurnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

— Reported only for the Durmitor massif (Sijarić 1984; Sijarić et al. 1984; Jakšić 1988), where it inhabits mountain meadows at high altitudes. It is reportedly very rare in Montenegro, however, despite the lack of data, and the species may well occur on other mountain ranges, particularly in the northern parts of the country.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Alpine Grizzled Skipper is officially designated as Not Evaluated. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to grassland, mountain, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of diverse organic matter. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a its natural cycle activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Alpine Grizzled Skipper.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeAlbania, Andorra, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine
Habitat RangeGrassland, Mountain
Lifespan
StatusData Deficient
ScientificPyrgus andromedae
Registry Info
LifespanUnknown
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyHesperiidae