ENEndangered
The Garo Balsam
Impatiens cothurnoides
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in BALSAMINACEAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
Why is The Garo Balsam classified as Endangered?
The Garo Balsam is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does The Garo Balsam live?
The Garo Balsam occurs in India. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to The Garo Balsam?
The main threats to The Garo Balsam are 1.1, 11.1, 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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