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Nasa connectans

Unknown

Overview

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

Nasa connectans faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Andean range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to fragmentation, as it depends on specific elevational zones and forest microenvironments. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the Andes pose additional threats to remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid Andean slopes at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters. It requires specific microclimatic conditions found in undisturbed forest understory environments with high humidity and stable temperatures.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Nasa connectans classified as Endangered?
Nasa connectans 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 connectans faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Andean range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to fragmentation, as it depends on specific elevational zones and forest microenvironments. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the Andes pose additional threats to remaining populations.
Where does Nasa connectans live?
Nasa connectans 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 connectans?
The main threats to Nasa connectans 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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