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An Atlantic Forest endemic Morpho butterfly with blue upperwings bordered by broad black margins containing white spots. The underside is intricately patterned with brown, red, and silver markings. It is considered vulnerable due to extensive deforestation of its restricted habitat.
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This species is restricted entirely to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, one of the most threatened biomes on Earth with less than 12% of original cover remaining.