VU

Clytus paradisiacus

Unknown

Overview

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

Clytus paradisiacus faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species' dependence on specific host tree species makes it particularly vulnerable to selective logging practices that target these trees. Agricultural expansion and palm oil plantations have eliminated substantial portions of suitable habitat, while the beetle's slow reproductive cycle hampers population recovery in degraded areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This longhorn beetle inhabits primary and secondary tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, where it depends on specific hardwood tree species as larval hosts. The species requires mature forest stands with adequate canopy cover and is particularly associated with dipterocarp forests at elevations between 200-800 meters.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Clytus paradisiacus classified as Vulnerable?
Clytus paradisiacus 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. Clytus paradisiacus faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species' dependence on specific host tree species makes it particularly vulnerable to selective logging practices that target these trees. Agricultural expansion and palm oil plantations have eliminated substantial portions of suitable habitat, while the beetle's slow reproductive cycle hampers population recovery in degraded areas.
Where does Clytus paradisiacus live?
Clytus paradisiacus occurs in Greece. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Clytus paradisiacus?
The main threats to Clytus paradisiacus 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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