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Meriania calyptrata

Declining

Overview

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

Meriania calyptrata faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Andean range. The species' restriction to specific elevational zones makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat by potentially shifting suitable habitat zones upslope, reducing available area for this already range-restricted endemic.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits montane cloud forests and humid upper montane forests in the northern Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 2,000-3,200 meters. It requires the consistently moist conditions and specialized microclimate found in these high-altitude forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Meriania calyptrata classified as Endangered?
Meriania calyptrata is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Meriania calyptrata faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Andean range. The species' restriction to specific elevational zones makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat by potentially shifting suitable habitat zones upslope, reducing available area for this already range-restricted endemic.
Where does Meriania calyptrata live?
Meriania calyptrata 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 calyptrata?
The main threats to Meriania calyptrata 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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