Parantica sulewattan
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Parantica sulewattan

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 sulewattan faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Indonesian archipelago. The species' dependence on specific host plants makes it particularly vulnerable to forest conversion for agriculture and palm oil plantations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the distribution of its larval food plants and disrupting seasonal migration patterns.

Threat summary

Habitat

This butterfly inhabits tropical lowland and hill forests up to 800 meters elevation, particularly areas with dense canopy cover and abundant flowering plants. It shows strong preference for forest edges and clearings where its Apocynaceae host plants thrive in partial sunlight.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Parantica sulewattan classified as Endangered?
Parantica sulewattan is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Parantica sulewattan faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Indonesian archipelago. The species' dependence on specific host plants makes it particularly vulnerable to forest conversion for agriculture and palm oil plantations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the distribution of its larval food plants and disrupting seasonal migration patterns.
Where does Parantica sulewattan live?
Parantica sulewattan occurs in Indonesia, and Malaysia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Parantica sulewattan?
The main threats to Parantica sulewattan 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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