ENEndangered
Zomba Glider
Cymothoe zombana
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Species managementSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in NYMPHALIDAE
Threatened in Malawi
Frequently asked questions
Why is Zomba Glider classified as Endangered?
Zomba Glider 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Zomba Glider live?
Zomba Glider occurs in Malawi. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Zomba Glider?
The main threats to Zomba Glider are 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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