VU

Meistera oligantha

Declining

Overview

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

Meistera oligantha faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted montane forest range. Deforestation for agriculture and logging activities have fragmented its specialized cloud forest habitat, while climate change threatens to shift the altitudinal zones where this species can survive. The limited geographic distribution makes the species particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

Meistera oligantha inhabits montane cloud forests and humid mountain slopes, typically found at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. The species requires the specific microclimate conditions of these high-altitude forests, including consistent moisture levels and cool temperatures.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Meistera oligantha classified as Vulnerable?
Meistera oligantha 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 oligantha faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted montane forest range. Deforestation for agriculture and logging activities have fragmented its specialized cloud forest habitat, while climate change threatens to shift the altitudinal zones where this species can survive. The limited geographic distribution makes the species particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes.
Where does Meistera oligantha live?
Meistera oligantha occurs in Malaysia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Meistera oligantha?
The main threats to Meistera oligantha 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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