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Parantica milagros

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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.

Parantica milagros faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Philippines. Agricultural expansion and urban development have significantly reduced the availability of its host plants, while logging activities continue to degrade the remaining forest patches essential for this butterfly's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic butterfly inhabits tropical rainforests and secondary forest areas in the Philippines, particularly favoring areas with dense canopy cover and abundant flowering plants. It requires specific host plants from the Apocynaceae family for larval development and is typically found at elevations between 200-800 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Parantica milagros classified as Endangered?
Parantica milagros 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. Parantica milagros faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Philippines. Agricultural expansion and urban development have significantly reduced the availability of its host plants, while logging activities continue to degrade the remaining forest patches essential for this butterfly's survival.
Where does Parantica milagros live?
Parantica milagros occurs in Philippines. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Parantica milagros?
The main threats to Parantica milagros 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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