CR

Nasa ferox

Unknown

Overview

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

Nasa ferox faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited Andean range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while collection pressure for horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions this nettle requires in its high-altitude cloud forest habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

Nasa ferox inhabits cloud forests and humid montane slopes in the Andes, typically growing in shaded areas with consistent moisture and cool temperatures. The species requires specific microclimatic conditions found at elevations between 2,000-3,500 meters in Ecuador and Peru.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Nasa ferox classified as Critically Endangered?
Nasa ferox is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Nasa ferox faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited Andean range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while collection pressure for horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions this nettle requires in its high-altitude cloud forest habitat.
Where does Nasa ferox live?
Nasa ferox 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 ferox?
The main threats to Nasa ferox 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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