VUVulnerable
Perfect Synchronous Flashing Firefly
Pteroptyx tener
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical mangrove vegetation· majorMarine intertidal· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in LAMPYRIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Perfect Synchronous Flashing Firefly classified as Vulnerable?
Perfect Synchronous Flashing Firefly 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 Perfect Synchronous Flashing Firefly live?
Perfect Synchronous Flashing Firefly occurs in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Perfect Synchronous Flashing Firefly?
The main threats to Perfect Synchronous Flashing Firefly are 1.1, 1.2, 11.1, and 11.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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