VUVulnerable
Obi Island Birdwing
Ornithoptera aesacus
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in PAPILIONIDAE
Threatened in Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Obi Island Birdwing classified as Vulnerable?
Obi Island Birdwing 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Obi Island Birdwing live?
Obi Island Birdwing occurs in Indonesia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Obi Island Birdwing?
The main threats to Obi Island Birdwing are 2.3, 3.2, 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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