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Nasa aequatoriana

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Overview

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

Nasa aequatoriana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Ecuador's Andean cloud forests. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift the narrow altitudinal zones where this endemic plant can survive. Mining activities and road construction in the region further compound habitat loss pressures.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits the cloud forests of Ecuador's Andes, typically found at elevations between 2,000-3,500 meters. It grows in the humid, mist-shrouded environments characteristic of montane cloud forest ecosystems, often on steep slopes with rich, well-drained soils.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Nasa aequatoriana classified as Endangered?
Nasa aequatoriana 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. Nasa aequatoriana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Ecuador's Andean cloud forests. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift the narrow altitudinal zones where this endemic plant can survive. Mining activities and road construction in the region further compound habitat loss pressures.
Where does Nasa aequatoriana live?
Nasa aequatoriana 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 Nasa aequatoriana?
The main threats to Nasa aequatoriana 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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