Lymanopoda caeruleata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Lymanopoda caeruleata faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in the Colombian Andes are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting temperature and moisture patterns in the narrow altitudinal zones where this butterfly occurs. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with fragmented populations unable to disperse effectively between remaining forest patches.
Habitat
This butterfly inhabits cloud forests in the Colombian Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 2,000-3,000 meters where persistent mist and cool temperatures create unique microclimatic conditions. The species depends on the specialized plant communities found in these montane ecosystems, particularly areas with dense epiphytic growth and high humidity levels.
Other threatened species in Nymphalidae
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
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