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Psychotria altiplanensis

Declining

Overview

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

Psychotria altiplanensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited montane range in Colombia. Deforestation for coffee cultivation and pasture development has fragmented its cloud forest habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and moisture conditions upslope beyond the species' elevational limits. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Colombian species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid premontane forests at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters. It requires the consistent moisture and moderate temperatures characteristic of Andean cloud forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Psychotria altiplanensis classified as Endangered?
Psychotria altiplanensis 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. Psychotria altiplanensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited montane range in Colombia. Deforestation for coffee cultivation and pasture development has fragmented its cloud forest habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and moisture conditions upslope beyond the species' elevational limits. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.
Where does Psychotria altiplanensis live?
Psychotria altiplanensis occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Psychotria altiplanensis?
The main threats to Psychotria altiplanensis 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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