Butterflies of Great Nicobar Island

Key Points

• The aim is to document butterfly diversity on Great Nicobar Island, focusing on species distribution and status.
• Field surveys conducted to identify species of butterflies.
• Data collection included common names and conservation status of butterflies.
• Analysis of butterfly distribution throughout the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
• 68 butterfly species belonging to 43 genera and 7 families were recorded.
• The occurrence and distribution of each species in Great Nicobar and the wider Andaman and Nicobar Islands are detailed.
• Status assessments of these butterfly species highlight conservation needs.