Parantica garamantis
VU

Parantica garamantis

Unknown

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Parantica garamantis faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Southeast Asian range, particularly affecting the lowland and hill forests where it breeds. Agricultural expansion and urban development have reduced available habitat patches, while climate change may be altering the distribution of its host plants in the Apocynaceae family. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes that disrupt the delicate balance between butterfly, host plants, and forest ecosystem.

Threat summary

Habitat

Parantica garamantis inhabits tropical lowland and hill forests up to approximately 1,200 meters elevation, preferring areas with dense canopy cover and abundant flowering plants. The species is particularly associated with forest edges and clearings where its Apocynaceae host plants thrive, requiring intact forest ecosystems that maintain the complex relationships between butterflies, host plants, and nectar sources.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Parantica garamantis classified as Vulnerable?
Parantica garamantis is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Parantica garamantis faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Southeast Asian range, particularly affecting the lowland and hill forests where it breeds. Agricultural expansion and urban development have reduced available habitat patches, while climate change may be altering the distribution of its host plants in the Apocynaceae family. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes that disrupt the delicate balance between butterfly, host plants, and forest ecosystem.
Where does Parantica garamantis live?
Parantica garamantis occurs in Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, and Solomon Islands. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Parantica garamantis?
The main threats to Parantica garamantis are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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