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Graphium levassori

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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.

Graphium levassori faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Madagascar's eastern rainforests. Agricultural expansion, particularly slash-and-burn cultivation, has eliminated much of its primary forest habitat. The species' dependence on specific host plants makes it particularly vulnerable to ecosystem disruption, while its restricted distribution amplifies the impact of localized habitat loss.

Threat summary

Habitat

This swallowtail butterfly inhabits Madagascar's eastern rainforests, particularly in montane and submontane zones between 800-1,500 meters elevation. It requires intact primary forest with dense canopy cover and specific host plants from the Annonaceae family for larval development.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Graphium levassori classified as Endangered?
Graphium levassori 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. Graphium levassori faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Madagascar's eastern rainforests. Agricultural expansion, particularly slash-and-burn cultivation, has eliminated much of its primary forest habitat. The species' dependence on specific host plants makes it particularly vulnerable to ecosystem disruption, while its restricted distribution amplifies the impact of localized habitat loss.
Where does Graphium levassori live?
Graphium levassori 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 levassori?
The main threats to Graphium levassori 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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