VU

Mimulopsis volleseniana

Unknown

Overview

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

Mimulopsis volleseniana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and deforestation within its limited montane forest range in East Africa. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as small forest patches become isolated and unable to support viable populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, moist conditions essential for this montane specialist's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane forests and forest edges at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania and Kenya. It requires cool, humid conditions typical of cloud forest environments with consistent moisture levels.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mimulopsis volleseniana classified as Vulnerable?
Mimulopsis volleseniana is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Mimulopsis volleseniana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and deforestation within its limited montane forest range in East Africa. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as small forest patches become isolated and unable to support viable populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, moist conditions essential for this montane specialist's survival.
Where does Mimulopsis volleseniana live?
Mimulopsis volleseniana 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 Mimulopsis volleseniana?
The main threats to Mimulopsis volleseniana 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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