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Impatiens pritzelii

Unknown

Overview

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

Impatiens pritzelii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and settlement development within its limited range in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania. The species' restriction to moist forest understory makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as even small clearances can alter the microclimate conditions essential for its survival. Ongoing forest degradation through selective logging and fuelwood collection further reduces suitable habitat quality.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits moist montane forest understory in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania, typically growing in shaded areas with high humidity and rich organic soils. It requires specific microclimate conditions found in intact forest environments between 1,200-2,000 meters elevation.

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Unknown
EN

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EN

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Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Impatiens pritzelii classified as Endangered?
Impatiens pritzelii 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 pritzelii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and settlement development within its limited range in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania. The species' restriction to moist forest understory makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as even small clearances can alter the microclimate conditions essential for its survival. Ongoing forest degradation through selective logging and fuelwood collection further reduces suitable habitat quality.
Where does Impatiens pritzelii live?
Impatiens pritzelii 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 pritzelii?
The main threats to Impatiens pritzelii 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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