Parantica timorica
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Parantica timorica

Unknown

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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 timorica faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Lesser Sunda Islands. Agricultural expansion and urban development have significantly reduced the availability of its host plants, while collection pressure for the butterfly trade has further impacted remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the montane forest ecosystems this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This butterfly inhabits montane forests and forest edges in the Lesser Sunda Islands, particularly favoring areas with dense vegetation between 800-1500 meters elevation. It requires specific host plants from the Apocynaceae family for larval development and depends on intact forest canopy for adult feeding and reproduction.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Parantica timorica classified as Endangered?
Parantica timorica 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 timorica faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Lesser Sunda Islands. Agricultural expansion and urban development have significantly reduced the availability of its host plants, while collection pressure for the butterfly trade has further impacted remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the montane forest ecosystems this species depends upon.
Where does Parantica timorica live?
Parantica timorica occurs in Indonesia, and Timor-Leste. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Parantica timorica?
The main threats to Parantica timorica 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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