ENEndangered
Lychnis kigesiensis
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Grassland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in CARYOPHYLLACEAE
Threatened in Ethiopia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Lychnis kigesiensis classified as Endangered?
Lychnis kigesiensis 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 Lychnis kigesiensis live?
Lychnis kigesiensis occurs in Ethiopia, and Uganda. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Lychnis kigesiensis?
The main threats to Lychnis kigesiensis are 2.1, 4.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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