VU

Neurolepis asymmetrica

Unknown

Overview

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

Neurolepis asymmetrica faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Central American cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly coffee cultivation and cattle ranching, has reduced suitable habitat patches and isolated remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures push the species' optimal elevation range higher up mountainsides, reducing available habitat area.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid tropical forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. It typically occurs in areas with persistent cloud cover and high humidity, often associated with epiphyte-rich forest canopies.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Neurolepis asymmetrica classified as Vulnerable?
Neurolepis asymmetrica 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. Neurolepis asymmetrica faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Central American cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly coffee cultivation and cattle ranching, has reduced suitable habitat patches and isolated remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures push the species' optimal elevation range higher up mountainsides, reducing available habitat area.
Where does Neurolepis asymmetrica live?
Neurolepis asymmetrica 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 Neurolepis asymmetrica?
The main threats to Neurolepis asymmetrica 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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