Several subspecies have been described.

Paralaxita damajanti is a widespread, fairly common species in primary lowland forest across its range. It is assessed as being of Least Concern.

This butterfly is a Sundanian species, occurring in peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra and Batu Island (Indonesia) and Borneo. Both the extent of occurrence and the area of occupancy are well in excess of the threshold for threatened species.

This is a fairly common species within primary lowland rainforest.

This butterfly inhabits primary lowland rainforest, where it occurs in deep shade (i.e., full canopy forest), usually in shallow gullies. It is found at elevations of between 200 m and 1,200 m. Despite their brilliant colouration, the adults may be rather inconspicuous, as they seldom fly far, tending to remain at rest for extended periods. Males may establish territories on low bushes. They do not persist in fire disturbed habitat (Cleary et al. 2004).

This species needs full canopy primary forest and so is threatened by deforestation and forest degradation. However, at present sufficient suitable habitat remains across its range for these threats to be considered minor.

No species-specific conservation measures are in place or required for this species.