ENEndangered
Justicia obtusicapsula
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorSavanna· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in ACANTHACEAE
Threatened in Tanzania
Frequently asked questions
Why is Justicia obtusicapsula classified as Endangered?
Justicia obtusicapsula 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Justicia obtusicapsula live?
Justicia obtusicapsula occurs in Tanzania, and Zambia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Justicia obtusicapsula?
The main threats to Justicia obtusicapsula are 1.1, 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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