CR

Psychotria cromophila

Stable

Overview

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

Psychotria cromophila faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely limited range. Agricultural expansion and urban development continue to reduce the remaining forest patches where this species occurs. The small population size makes it particularly vulnerable to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks that could drive it to extinction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical montane forests and cloud forest environments at specific elevational ranges. It typically occurs in undisturbed primary forest with high humidity and consistent moisture levels.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Psychotria cromophila classified as Critically Endangered?
Psychotria cromophila 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. Psychotria cromophila faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely limited range. Agricultural expansion and urban development continue to reduce the remaining forest patches where this species occurs. The small population size makes it particularly vulnerable to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks that could drive it to extinction.
Where does Psychotria cromophila live?
Psychotria cromophila occurs in Cuba. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Psychotria cromophila?
The main threats to Psychotria cromophila 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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