Nasa peltata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Nasa peltata faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching throughout its Andean range, with native cloud forest habitats being converted to pastureland and crop cultivation. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures push suitable habitat zones to higher elevations, fragmenting already limited populations. Mining activities and road construction in montane regions further degrade the specialized humid forest environments this species requires.
Habitat
Nasa peltata inhabits humid montane cloud forests and forest edges in the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 2,000-3,500 meters. The species requires consistently moist conditions and is often found in areas with frequent fog and high humidity along steep mountain slopes.