VU

Meriania acostae

Stable

Overview

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

Meriania acostae faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Andean range. The species' restriction to cloud forest fragments makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining populations become increasingly isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems, potentially shifting suitable habitat to higher elevations where land availability is limited.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to montane cloud forests of the northern Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,800-2,800 meters. It requires the persistent moisture and stable temperatures characteristic of these fog-shrouded ecosystems, often growing in forest understory and edge habitats.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Meriania acostae classified as Vulnerable?
Meriania acostae 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. Meriania acostae faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Andean range. The species' restriction to cloud forest fragments makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining populations become increasingly isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems, potentially shifting suitable habitat to higher elevations where land availability is limited.
Where does Meriania acostae live?
Meriania acostae occurs in Colombia, and Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Meriania acostae?
The main threats to Meriania acostae 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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