Phyciodes cocyta apache (Apache Northern Crescent)

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Arthropoda

Class: Insecta

Order: Lepidoptera

Family: Nymphalidae

Genus: Phyciodes

Species: cocyta apache

Apache Northern Crescent - Phyciodes cocyta apache

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Species Extent (New Mexico)

Global Rank: G5

State Rank: S1

Rank Metadata
State Rank: S1	Rank Changed: 02/05/2025
Rank Reviewed: N/A
Reason: The Apache Northern Crescent (<em>Phyciodes cocyta apache</em>) is endemic to the Sacramento Mountains in southern New Mexico, where it is found in cool, stream side habitats. In the last 30 years, it has been recorded six times. The AOO currently is just 7km2 but may be slightly higher with increased survey effort. Due to the real risk of wildfire, the recent occurrences may group into three locations. In fact, a couple of 2024 wildfires burned two of the remaining sites and came within 1.5 km of burning an additional two sites. However, as many as seven locations are possible, if the species remains extant in all historic localities. There are 21 occurrences total, though in several cases, neighboring occurrences can be grouped into one location as they are within a few km of each other and could simultaneously be impacted by one wildfire. Because of the threat of catastrophic wildfire, continuing decline in habitat area, extent, and quality is inferred. Therefore, the species is considered S1 in New Mexico. However, a reassessment should be done if more information becomes available.

Ecological Factors
Specificity: Narrow. Specialist or community with key requirements common.	Range Extent: 1000-5000 square km (about 400-2000 square miles)
Occurences: 6 - 20	Population Size: Unknown
Area of Occupancy: Using all known occurrence records an Area of Occupancy of 7km2 was calculated using GeoCat.	Threat Summary: N/A

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SWAP Status: SGCN

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Number of Subpopulations: 5

Number of Mapped Locations: 13

Number of Observations: 6

Observation date range: 01-01-2001 to 08-10-2021

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