Meistera ochrea
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Meistera ochrea faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, while invasive plant species alter the understory composition essential for its survival. Climate change compounds these pressures by shifting suitable habitat zones beyond the species' dispersal capabilities.
Habitat
Meistera ochrea inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forest environments, typically found in the understory of primary and mature secondary forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. The species shows strong preference for areas with dense canopy cover and high moisture retention, often associated with moss-rich substrates and specific microclimate conditions.
