VU

Meistera calcarata

Stable

Overview

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

Meistera calcarata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted montane forest range. Deforestation and agricultural expansion into higher elevations have fragmented its specialized habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and moisture conditions beyond the species' adaptive capacity. The limited geographic distribution makes populations particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and extreme weather events.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane forests and cloud forest environments at moderate to high elevations. It requires specific microclimate conditions with consistent moisture levels and temperature ranges typical of tropical mountain ecosystems.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Meistera calcarata classified as Vulnerable?
Meistera calcarata is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Meistera calcarata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted montane forest range. Deforestation and agricultural expansion into higher elevations have fragmented its specialized habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and moisture conditions beyond the species' adaptive capacity. The limited geographic distribution makes populations particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and extreme weather events.
Where does Meistera calcarata live?
Meistera calcarata occurs in Laos. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Meistera calcarata?
The main threats to Meistera calcarata 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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