Cyanophrys bertha
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cyanophrys bertha faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Mexico's cloud forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' dependence on specific host plants within these montane ecosystems makes it particularly vulnerable to fragmentation, as isolated populations lose genetic diversity and become more susceptible to local extinctions. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting the altitudinal zones where suitable cloud forest conditions persist.
Habitat
This butterfly inhabits cloud forests and humid montane woodlands in Mexico, typically at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. The species requires intact forest canopy and understory vegetation that supports its specific host plants and provides the cool, moist microclimate conditions essential for its lifecycle.
