This butterfly is under grave threat of extinction yet unfortunately like many other endangered species, it does not receive the protection it deserves. :(

The Mount Charleston blue, a rare southern Nevada butterfly exists in only two parts of the world and their habitat is constantly under threat by fire suppression,drought and other factors. However....

"The Obama administration continues to add to the long list of species that badly need Endangered Species Act protection but won't get it. "

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"But instead of granting that protection, the feds have placed the tiny invertebrate on the "candidate list" to join 257 other needy plants and animals that have been pushed aside to wait indefinitely for help."

Being on the candidate list means dull prospects of ever getting due protection. Candidate species wait an average 20 years before being selected and at least two dozen candidates have gone extinct while waiting.

"To date, the administration has hit a rate of protecting only 29 species a year, compared to Clinton's 65 per year and Bush Sr.'s 58 per year."

Source: Center for Biological Diversity