CR

Apostates rapae

Declining

Overview

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

Apostates rapae faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion of its native forest habitat in Southeast Asia. The species' highly specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become too small to support viable populations. Mining activities and palm oil plantation expansion have further reduced available habitat, while the species' limited dispersal ability prevents recolonization of restored areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits primary and mature secondary tropical rainforests, typically found in the understory and mid-canopy levels where it depends on specific host plants and microclimate conditions. It requires continuous forest cover and is rarely found in disturbed or edge habitats.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Apostates rapae classified as Critically Endangered?
Apostates rapae is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Apostates rapae faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion of its native forest habitat in Southeast Asia. The species' highly specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become too small to support viable populations. Mining activities and palm oil plantation expansion have further reduced available habitat, while the species' limited dispersal ability prevents recolonization of restored areas.
Where does Apostates rapae live?
Apostates rapae occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Apostates rapae?
The main threats to Apostates rapae 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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