VU

Nasa auca

Unknown

Overview

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

Nasa auca faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in its limited Andean range, which fragments and degrades the specialized high-altitude ecosystems it requires. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures push suitable habitat conditions to higher elevations, potentially reducing available habitat area. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and habitat conversion.

Threat summary

Habitat

Nasa auca inhabits high-altitude Andean environments, typically found in montane cloud forests and páramo ecosystems between 2,500-3,500 meters elevation. The species requires specific microclimatic conditions associated with these specialized high-elevation habitats in the tropical Andes.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Nasa auca classified as Vulnerable?
Nasa auca 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 auca faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in its limited Andean range, which fragments and degrades the specialized high-altitude ecosystems it requires. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures push suitable habitat conditions to higher elevations, potentially reducing available habitat area. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and habitat conversion.
Where does Nasa auca live?
Nasa auca 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 auca?
The main threats to Nasa auca 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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