Nasa asplundii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Nasa asplundii faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in the Andes are cleared for agriculture and human settlement. The species' restricted range in montane ecosystems makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat to higher elevations with limited available area. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the Andean region further fragment the remaining cloud forest patches essential for this species' survival.
Habitat
Nasa asplundii inhabits cloud forests and humid montane forests in the Andean region, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters. The species requires the persistent moisture and stable microclimatic conditions characteristic of these high-altitude forest ecosystems.