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Impatiens obesa

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Overview

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

Impatiens obesa faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its montane forest environments are cleared for agriculture and human settlement. The species' extremely restricted range in the Eastern Arc Mountains makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments unable to withstand continued forest fragmentation. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this cool-climate specialist to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits moist montane forests and forest margins in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania, typically occurring at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It favors shaded understory environments with high humidity and rich, well-drained soils characteristic of these ancient mountain ecosystems.

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EN

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EN

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Impatiens obesa classified as Endangered?
Impatiens obesa 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 obesa faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its montane forest environments are cleared for agriculture and human settlement. The species' extremely restricted range in the Eastern Arc Mountains makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments unable to withstand continued forest fragmentation. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this cool-climate specialist to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce.
Where does Impatiens obesa live?
Impatiens obesa 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 Impatiens obesa?
The main threats to Impatiens obesa 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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