VU

Meriania glabra

Declining

Overview

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

Meriania glabra faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Andean cloud forest range. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining populations, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones upslope beyond the species' elevational limits. The conversion of native forest to cattle pasture and coffee plantations has eliminated substantial portions of its historical range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid montane cloud forests and forest edges in the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-2,800 meters. It thrives in the perpetually moist conditions of cloud-shrouded slopes where epiphytes are abundant and temperatures remain relatively cool year-round.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Meriania glabra classified as Vulnerable?
Meriania glabra 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 glabra faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Andean cloud forest range. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining populations, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones upslope beyond the species' elevational limits. The conversion of native forest to cattle pasture and coffee plantations has eliminated substantial portions of its historical range.
Where does Meriania glabra live?
Meriania glabra 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 glabra?
The main threats to Meriania glabra 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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