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Impatiens etindensis

Declining

Overview

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

Impatiens etindensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and small-scale farming activities that directly destroy its montane forest habitat. The species' extremely restricted range on Mount Etinde makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat degradation and human encroachment. Climate change poses an additional threat by potentially shifting the suitable altitudinal zones for this montane endemic beyond its current habitat range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the montane forests of Mount Etinde in Cameroon, occurring at elevations between 1,000-1,500 meters. It inhabits the understory of humid montane forest environments with rich, well-drained soils typical of volcanic mountain slopes.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Impatiens etindensis classified as Endangered?
Impatiens etindensis 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. Impatiens etindensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and small-scale farming activities that directly destroy its montane forest habitat. The species' extremely restricted range on Mount Etinde makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat degradation and human encroachment. Climate change poses an additional threat by potentially shifting the suitable altitudinal zones for this montane endemic beyond its current habitat range.
Where does Impatiens etindensis live?
Impatiens etindensis occurs in Cameroon. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Impatiens etindensis?
The main threats to Impatiens etindensis 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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