VU

Psychotria cyathicalyx

Unknown

Overview

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

Psychotria cyathicalyx 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 where this species thrives. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical montane forests, typically occurring in the understory of cloud forests and humid mountain slopes at moderate to high elevations. It requires well-preserved forest conditions with consistent moisture levels and canopy cover.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Psychotria cyathicalyx classified as Vulnerable?
Psychotria cyathicalyx 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 cyathicalyx 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 where this species thrives. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.
Where does Psychotria cyathicalyx live?
Psychotria cyathicalyx occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Psychotria cyathicalyx?
The main threats to Psychotria cyathicalyx 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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