VU

Parantica dabrerai

Unknown

Overview

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

Parantica dabrerai faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited montane forest range. Deforestation and agricultural expansion in the Western Ghats have fragmented the butterfly's specialized habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable elevation zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity. The butterfly's dependence on specific host plants makes it particularly vulnerable to ecosystem disruption.

Threat summary

Habitat

This butterfly inhabits montane evergreen forests and forest edges in the Western Ghats of India, typically at elevations between 800-1500 meters. It requires intact forest canopy and understory vegetation that supports its specific host plants from the Apocynaceae family.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Parantica dabrerai classified as Vulnerable?
Parantica dabrerai 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. Parantica dabrerai faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited montane forest range. Deforestation and agricultural expansion in the Western Ghats have fragmented the butterfly's specialized habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable elevation zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity. The butterfly's dependence on specific host plants makes it particularly vulnerable to ecosystem disruption.
Where does Parantica dabrerai live?
Parantica dabrerai 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 dabrerai?
The main threats to Parantica dabrerai 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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