Neurolepis laegaardii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Neurolepis laegaardii faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central American cloud forests. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as rising temperatures force suitable conditions to higher elevations where less habitat is available. Mining activities and infrastructure development in montane regions pose additional localized threats to remaining populations.
Habitat
This species inhabits humid montane and cloud forests at elevations between 1,200-2,800 meters in Central America. It typically occurs in areas with persistent cloud cover and high humidity, often associated with epiphyte-rich forest canopies and steep terrain.