VU

Nasa amaluzensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Nasa amaluzensis faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in the Andean cloud forests of Peru. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift the altitudinal zones where these specialized cloud forest plants can survive. Mining activities in the region pose additional localized threats to remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the cloud forests of the Peruvian Andes, typically found at elevations between 2,000-3,500 meters. It inhabits the humid, mist-shrouded montane forests characterized by persistent cloud cover and high epiphyte diversity.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Nasa amaluzensis classified as Vulnerable?
Nasa amaluzensis 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. Nasa amaluzensis faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in the Andean cloud forests of Peru. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift the altitudinal zones where these specialized cloud forest plants can survive. Mining activities in the region pose additional localized threats to remaining populations.
Where does Nasa amaluzensis live?
Nasa amaluzensis 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 amaluzensis?
The main threats to Nasa amaluzensis 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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