Protographium marcellinus
VU

Protographium marcellinus

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurytides_marcellinus

Overview

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

Protographium marcellinus faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Southeast Asian montane forests. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have reduced the availability of its specific host plants, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones to higher elevations. The species' restricted distribution and specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing forest conversion.

Threat summary

Habitat

This butterfly inhabits primary and secondary montane forests at elevations between 800-2000 meters in Southeast Asia. It requires intact forest canopy and the presence of specific Aristolochia host plants for larval development.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Protographium marcellinus classified as Vulnerable?
Protographium marcellinus 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. Protographium marcellinus faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Southeast Asian montane forests. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have reduced the availability of its specific host plants, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones to higher elevations. The species' restricted distribution and specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing forest conversion.
Where does Protographium marcellinus live?
Protographium marcellinus occurs in Jamaica, and United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Protographium marcellinus?
The main threats to Protographium marcellinus 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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