VU

Graphium stresemanni

Unknown

Overview

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

Graphium stresemanni faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in the Indonesian archipelago. The species' dependence on specific host plants makes it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as isolated populations struggle to maintain viable breeding colonies. Agricultural expansion and palm oil plantations have eliminated much of the lowland forest habitat essential for this swallowtail's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This swallowtail butterfly inhabits primary and secondary lowland tropical forests across select Indonesian islands, typically at elevations below 800 meters. The species requires intact forest canopy and understory vegetation that supports its specific host plants from the Rutaceae family.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Graphium stresemanni classified as Vulnerable?
Graphium stresemanni 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 stresemanni faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in the Indonesian archipelago. The species' dependence on specific host plants makes it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as isolated populations struggle to maintain viable breeding colonies. Agricultural expansion and palm oil plantations have eliminated much of the lowland forest habitat essential for this swallowtail's survival.
Where does Graphium stresemanni live?
Graphium stresemanni 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 stresemanni?
The main threats to Graphium stresemanni 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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