VU

Psychotria alsophila

Unknown

Overview

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

Psychotria alsophila faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical montane forests. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have reduced the quality and connectivity of its forest habitat, while climate change poses additional risks to the specific elevation zones this species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical montane forests, typically occurring in understory environments at specific elevational ranges. It requires intact forest canopy and is particularly sensitive to habitat disturbance and fragmentation.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Psychotria alsophila classified as Vulnerable?
Psychotria alsophila 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. Psychotria alsophila faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical montane forests. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have reduced the quality and connectivity of its forest habitat, while climate change poses additional risks to the specific elevation zones this species requires for survival.
Where does Psychotria alsophila live?
Psychotria alsophila occurs in Kenya, and Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Psychotria alsophila?
The main threats to Psychotria alsophila 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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