coega copper (aloeides clarki) in Arid areas with sparse vegetation, often in hilly or mountainous regions.
endangered

coega copper

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aloeides clarkiESA Categories -insects
  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    coega copper

  • Regions

    South Africa

  • Population

    Unknown but thought to be declining.

  • Habitat

    Arid areas with sparse vegetation, often in hilly or mountainous regions.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    0.0005 and 1

Aloeides clarki is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. They are typically found in arid areas with sparse vegetation.

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