VUVulnerable
Impatiens shirensis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorGrassland· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in BALSAMINACEAE
Threatened in Malawi
Frequently asked questions
Why is Impatiens shirensis classified as Vulnerable?
Impatiens shirensis is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Impatiens shirensis live?
Impatiens shirensis occurs in Malawi. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Impatiens shirensis?
The main threats to Impatiens shirensis are 5.1, 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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