VU

Psychotria dasyophthalma

Unknown

Overview

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

Psychotria dasyophthalma faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical montane forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly coffee cultivation and cattle ranching, continues to reduce available habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized high-altitude forest ecosystem.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical montane cloud forests and humid mountain forests at elevations typically between 1,200-2,400 meters. It requires the specialized microclimate conditions found in these high-altitude forest ecosystems, including consistent moisture levels and specific temperature ranges.

Shrubland· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Psychotria dasyophthalma classified as Vulnerable?
Psychotria dasyophthalma 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 dasyophthalma faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical montane forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly coffee cultivation and cattle ranching, continues to reduce available habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized high-altitude forest ecosystem.
Where does Psychotria dasyophthalma live?
Psychotria dasyophthalma 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 dasyophthalma?
The main threats to Psychotria dasyophthalma 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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