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Common Names
mount charleston blue butterfly
Regions
Nevada, United States
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Weight(in lbs) and Life Span
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Regions
Nevada, United States
The Mount Charleston blue butterfly (Plebejus shasta charlestonensis) is an endangered butterfly species that live in just a handful of alpine meadows on Mount Charleston above Las Vegas. The estimated remaining population is very small, with only a few hundred individuals known. The primary threats to the Mount Charleston blue butterfly are habitat loss and degradation caused by fire suppression, recreational activities, climate change, and invasive plant species. Conservation efforts involve habitat restoration, captive rearing, and population monitoring.
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- Why is this species important in its ecosystem?
- What are the threats it faces, and how can we help?
- What do you find most interesting about this species?
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