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Euploea mitra

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Overview

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

Euploea mitra faces severe population declines primarily due to deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Southeast Asian range. Agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations, has eliminated vast areas of lowland forest essential for this butterfly's survival. Urban development and logging operations continue to fragment remaining forest patches, disrupting migration corridors and reducing breeding habitat quality.

Threat summary

Habitat

Euploea mitra inhabits primary and secondary lowland tropical rainforests, typically below 800 meters elevation. The species requires dense forest canopy with abundant flowering plants and specific host plants for larval development.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Euploea mitra classified as Endangered?
Euploea mitra 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. Euploea mitra faces severe population declines primarily due to deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Southeast Asian range. Agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations, has eliminated vast areas of lowland forest essential for this butterfly's survival. Urban development and logging operations continue to fragment remaining forest patches, disrupting migration corridors and reducing breeding habitat quality.
Where does Euploea mitra live?
Euploea mitra 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 mitra?
The main threats to Euploea mitra 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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