VU

Euploea andamanensis

Unknown

Overview

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

The Andaman Crow butterfly faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as coastal development and logging activities fragment its limited forest habitat across the Andaman Islands. Its restricted range makes the species particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, while introduced species and altered ecosystem dynamics further threaten remaining populations. Climate change poses additional risks through potential shifts in rainfall patterns and temperature regimes that could affect both the butterfly and its host plants.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic butterfly inhabits the tropical forests and woodland areas of the Andaman Islands, particularly favoring coastal and lowland forest environments. It depends on specific host plants within these forest ecosystems for reproduction and larval development.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Euploea andamanensis classified as Vulnerable?
Euploea andamanensis 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. The Andaman Crow butterfly faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as coastal development and logging activities fragment its limited forest habitat across the Andaman Islands. Its restricted range makes the species particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, while introduced species and altered ecosystem dynamics further threaten remaining populations. Climate change poses additional risks through potential shifts in rainfall patterns and temperature regimes that could affect both the butterfly and its host plants.
Where does Euploea andamanensis live?
Euploea andamanensis occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Euploea andamanensis?
The main threats to Euploea andamanensis 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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