VU

Meriania almedae

Unknown

Overview

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

Meriania almedae faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted Andean cloud forest range. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift the specific temperature and humidity conditions required for its survival in high-altitude ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid montane cloud forests and elfin woodlands at elevations between 2,000-3,500 meters in the northern Andes. It requires the persistent fog and high humidity characteristic of these specialized high-altitude ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Meriania almedae classified as Vulnerable?
Meriania almedae 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 almedae faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted Andean cloud forest range. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift the specific temperature and humidity conditions required for its survival in high-altitude ecosystems.
Where does Meriania almedae live?
Meriania almedae occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Meriania almedae?
The main threats to Meriania almedae 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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