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Megastigma galeottii

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Megastigma galeottii faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Mexico's cloud forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change threatens to shift the cool, humid conditions essential for its survival to higher elevations where suitable habitat may not exist.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Mexican species inhabits montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters, requiring the persistent fog and high humidity characteristic of these ecosystems. It is restricted to a very small geographic range in the mountains of central Mexico, where it depends on the unique microclimate conditions of cloud forest environments.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorShrubland· majorDesert· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Megastigma galeottii classified as Endangered?
Megastigma galeottii is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Megastigma galeottii faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Mexico's cloud forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change threatens to shift the cool, humid conditions essential for its survival to higher elevations where suitable habitat may not exist.
Where does Megastigma galeottii live?
Megastigma galeottii occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Megastigma galeottii?
The main threats to Megastigma galeottii are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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