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Euploea camaralzeman malayica (Butler, 1878)
| Family Name: | Nymphalidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Butterfly and Moth) |
| Common Name: | Malayan Crow |
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Description
| Description | The butterfly is dark brown above with spots on the forewing. Underside is similarly marked as the upperside, may feature more spots on the hindwings. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | It is found singly in well-wooded areas and is most often observed when feeding with other species of the genus Euploea at flowering trees, particularly of the Syzgium spp. in the nature reserves. |
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| Habitats | Forest |
| Distribution | The species occurs from Burma, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. |
| Nature Reserves | Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Central Catchment Nature Reserve |
Conservation
| Trends & Threats | Loss of habitat and availability of host plants. |
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| Scientific Interest & Potential Value | Part of Singapore's indigenous biological heritage. |
| Conservation Notes | Part of its habitat is protected within the Nature Reserves. |
Status
| Conservation Status | Very Rare |
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| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Critically Endangered (CR) [2008] |
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References
| References | Davison, G.W.H., Ng, P.K.L. & Ho, H.C (Eds.). 2008. The Singapore Red Data Book (2nd Edition). Singapore: Nature Society (Singapore). 285pp Khew, S.K. 2010. A field guide to the butterflies of Singapore. Singapore: Ink On Paper Communications Pte Ltd. 342pp |
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