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Pratapa deva relata (Distant, 1884)
| Family Name: | Lycaenidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Butterfly and Moth) |
| Common Name: | White Royal |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | The species is a rare butterfly and has only recently been observed at an urban hill park. |
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| Habitats | Parks & Gardens, Urban |
Conservation
| Trends & Threats | The very small area of its known occurence makes it vulnerable to any habitat loss or disturbance, or loss of food plants. |
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| Scientific Interest & Potential Value | A recent rediscovery in Singapore. |
| Conservation Notes | Its known locality is within a park managed by the National Parks Board. |
Status
| 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 |
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