Nasa modesta
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Nasa modesta faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in the Andes are cleared for agriculture and human settlement. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and climate shifts that alter the moisture regimes essential for cloud forest ecosystems. Mining activities and infrastructure development in montane regions further fragment the already limited suitable habitat.
Habitat
This species inhabits cloud forests and humid montane forests in the Andean region, typically occurring at elevations between 2,000-3,500 meters. It thrives in the consistently moist conditions provided by fog and cloud cover that characterize these high-altitude ecosystems.