Papilio jordani
VU

Papilio jordani

Unknown

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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.

Papilio jordani faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited Philippine range, particularly affecting the montane forests where its host plants occur. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented remaining forest patches, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones upward beyond the species' elevational limits. The butterfly's specialized larval requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ecosystem disruption.

Threat summary

Habitat

This swallowtail butterfly inhabits montane forests and forest edges in the Philippines, typically at elevations between 800-2000 meters. It requires intact forest ecosystems with specific host plants from the Rutaceae family for larval development.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Papilio jordani classified as Vulnerable?
Papilio jordani 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. Papilio jordani faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited Philippine range, particularly affecting the montane forests where its host plants occur. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented remaining forest patches, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones upward beyond the species' elevational limits. The butterfly's specialized larval requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ecosystem disruption.
Where does Papilio jordani live?
Papilio jordani occurs in Ethiopia, India, and Indonesia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Papilio jordani?
The main threats to Papilio jordani 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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