VU

Nasa rufipila

Unknown

Overview

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

Nasa rufipila 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. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the Andean region further fragment the remaining cloud forest patches essential for this species' survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Nasa rufipila inhabits cloud forests and humid montane forests in the Andean region, typically occurring at elevations between 2,000-3,500 meters. The species requires the persistent moisture and stable temperatures characteristic of these high-altitude forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Nasa rufipila classified as Vulnerable?
Nasa rufipila 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 rufipila 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. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the Andean region further fragment the remaining cloud forest patches essential for this species' survival.
Where does Nasa rufipila live?
Nasa rufipila 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 rufipila?
The main threats to Nasa rufipila 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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