VU

Graphium epaminondas

Unknown

Overview

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

Graphium epaminondas faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Andaman Islands. The species' dependence on specific host plants makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as small isolated populations struggle to maintain genetic diversity. Tourism development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available forest habitat, while the butterfly's restricted distribution leaves little room for range shifts in response to environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This butterfly inhabits primary and secondary tropical rainforests of the Andaman Islands, particularly areas with dense canopy cover and abundant flowering plants. It shows preference for forest edges and clearings where its host plants in the Annonaceae family are most abundant.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Graphium epaminondas classified as Vulnerable?
Graphium epaminondas 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. Graphium epaminondas faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Andaman Islands. The species' dependence on specific host plants makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as small isolated populations struggle to maintain genetic diversity. Tourism development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available forest habitat, while the butterfly's restricted distribution leaves little room for range shifts in response to environmental changes.
Where does Graphium epaminondas live?
Graphium epaminondas 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 Graphium epaminondas?
The main threats to Graphium epaminondas 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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