CR

Impatiens tricaudata

Unknown

Overview

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

Impatiens tricaudata faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest understory habitats. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits moist, shaded forest understory environments and stream margins in tropical montane regions. It requires consistently humid conditions and well-drained soils typical of undisturbed forest ecosystems.

Grassland· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Impatiens tricaudata classified as Critically Endangered?
Impatiens tricaudata is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Impatiens tricaudata faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest understory habitats. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist conditions this species requires.
Where does Impatiens tricaudata live?
Impatiens tricaudata 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 tricaudata?
The main threats to Impatiens tricaudata 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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