VU

Meistera sceletescens

Declining

Overview

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

Meistera sceletescens faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted montane forest range. Deforestation and agricultural expansion have fragmented the cloud forest ecosystems this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for maintaining the humid microhabitats where this species thrives.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. It requires consistently moist microhabitats with dense canopy cover and high humidity levels typical of tropical mountain ecosystems.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Meistera sceletescens classified as Vulnerable?
Meistera sceletescens 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 sceletescens faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted montane forest range. Deforestation and agricultural expansion have fragmented the cloud forest ecosystems this species depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for maintaining the humid microhabitats where this species thrives.
Where does Meistera sceletescens live?
Meistera sceletescens occurs in Brunei, and 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 sceletescens?
The main threats to Meistera sceletescens 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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