VU

Nasa glabra

Unknown

Overview

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

Nasa glabra faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in the Andes are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range in high-altitude ecosystems makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat zones upward to increasingly smaller areas. Mining activities and infrastructure development in montane regions further fragment the remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits cloud forests and montane scrublands in the Andean highlands, typically occurring at elevations between 2,500-3,500 meters. It thrives in humid, mist-shrouded environments with rich organic soils and dense vegetation cover characteristic of neotropical mountain ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Nasa glabra classified as Vulnerable?
Nasa glabra 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 glabra faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in the Andes are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range in high-altitude ecosystems makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat zones upward to increasingly smaller areas. Mining activities and infrastructure development in montane regions further fragment the remaining populations.
Where does Nasa glabra live?
Nasa glabra 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 glabra?
The main threats to Nasa glabra 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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