Niobe Fritillary
CR

Niobe Fritillary

Fabriciana niobe

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Niobe Fritillary faces severe population declines across its range due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized grassland ecosystems. Agricultural intensification, abandonment of traditional grazing practices, and climate change have dramatically reduced the availability of suitable breeding habitats and host plants, pushing this butterfly species toward extinction.

Threat summary

Habitat

Semi-natural grasslands, meadows, and moorlands with abundant violet species, particularly in montane and subalpine regions. The species requires flower-rich grasslands maintained by extensive grazing or traditional mowing practices, typically at elevations between 500-2000m.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Niobe Fritillary classified as Critically Endangered?
Niobe Fritillary is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. The Niobe Fritillary faces severe population declines across its range due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized grassland ecosystems. Agricultural intensification, abandonment of traditional grazing practices, and climate change have dramatically reduced the availability of suitable breeding habitats and host plants, pushing this butterfly species toward extinction.
Where does Niobe Fritillary live?
Niobe Fritillary 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 Niobe Fritillary?
The main threats to Niobe Fritillary 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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