Catasticta revancha
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Catasticta revancha faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation in Colombia's cloud forest ecosystems. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have reduced the butterfly's already limited montane habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and humidity zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity. The butterfly's specialized ecological requirements and restricted range make it particularly vulnerable to these combined pressures.
Habitat
This butterfly inhabits cloud forests and montane ecosystems in the Colombian Andes, typically at elevations between 1,800-2,800 meters. It requires intact forest canopy with specific humidity levels and temperature ranges characteristic of these high-altitude tropical environments.
Other threatened species in Pieridae
Threatened in Venezuela
Frequently asked questions
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