CR

Lobelia sancta

Unknown

Overview

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

Lobelia sancta faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that outcompete it for resources and alter soil conditions. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature increases that may exceed the species' tolerance limits.

Threat summary

Habitat

Lobelia sancta typically inhabits rocky outcrops, cliff faces, and steep slopes in montane regions. The species requires well-drained soils and specific microclimatic conditions found in its native mountainous terrain.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lobelia sancta classified as Critically Endangered?
Lobelia sancta 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. Lobelia sancta faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that outcompete it for resources and alter soil conditions. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature increases that may exceed the species' tolerance limits.
Where does Lobelia sancta live?
Lobelia sancta occurs in Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Lobelia sancta?
The main threats to Lobelia sancta 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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