VU

Nasa hornii

Unknown

Overview

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

Nasa hornii faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in the Andes are cleared for agriculture and human settlement. The species' restricted range in high-altitude montane environments makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat zones upward to increasingly smaller areas. Fragmentation of remaining forest patches isolates populations and reduces genetic diversity, while invasive plant species alter the understory composition that this nettle depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

Nasa hornii inhabits cloud forests and humid montane environments in the Andean highlands, typically occurring at elevations between 2,000-3,500 meters. The species thrives in the understory of these moist, fog-shrouded forests where it grows among other native vegetation in nutrient-rich soils.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Nasa hornii classified as Vulnerable?
Nasa hornii 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 hornii faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in the Andes are cleared for agriculture and human settlement. The species' restricted range in high-altitude montane environments makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat zones upward to increasingly smaller areas. Fragmentation of remaining forest patches isolates populations and reduces genetic diversity, while invasive plant species alter the understory composition that this nettle depends upon.
Where does Nasa hornii live?
Nasa hornii 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 hornii?
The main threats to Nasa hornii 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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