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Inversodicraea pepehabai

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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.

Inversodicraea pepehabai faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and human settlement development within its limited range in Cameroon. The species' restriction to specific waterfall and rocky stream environments makes it particularly vulnerable to water pollution from agricultural runoff and changes in water flow patterns. Mining activities in the region pose additional risks through habitat degradation and water contamination.

Threat summary

Habitat

This aquatic plant species is endemic to fast-flowing rocky streams and waterfall environments in the tropical forests of Cameroon. It grows attached to rocks in areas with constant water flow and high humidity typical of montane forest watersheds.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Inversodicraea pepehabai classified as Endangered?
Inversodicraea pepehabai 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. Inversodicraea pepehabai faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and human settlement development within its limited range in Cameroon. The species' restriction to specific waterfall and rocky stream environments makes it particularly vulnerable to water pollution from agricultural runoff and changes in water flow patterns. Mining activities in the region pose additional risks through habitat degradation and water contamination.
Where does Inversodicraea pepehabai live?
Inversodicraea pepehabai 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 Inversodicraea pepehabai?
The main threats to Inversodicraea pepehabai 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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