VU

Graphium idaeoides

Unknown

Overview

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

Graphium idaeoides faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations, has eliminated vast areas of primary forest habitat essential for this butterfly's survival. The species' dependence on specific host plants makes it particularly vulnerable to forest conversion, as these plants require intact forest ecosystems to persist.

Threat summary

Habitat

This butterfly inhabits primary and secondary lowland tropical rainforests, typically below 800 meters elevation. It requires intact forest canopy and understory vegetation where its specific host plants in the Annonaceae family can flourish.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Graphium idaeoides classified as Vulnerable?
Graphium idaeoides 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 idaeoides faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations, has eliminated vast areas of primary forest habitat essential for this butterfly's survival. The species' dependence on specific host plants makes it particularly vulnerable to forest conversion, as these plants require intact forest ecosystems to persist.
Where does Graphium idaeoides live?
Graphium idaeoides 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 idaeoides?
The main threats to Graphium idaeoides 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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