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Psychotria fambartiae

Declining

Overview

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

Psychotria fambartiae faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion within its limited range in Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while slash-and-burn agriculture continues to reduce the quality of remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid microhabitats this understory shrub requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Malagasy species inhabits the understory of humid lowland and montane rainforests in eastern Madagascar. It typically grows in shaded areas with high humidity and rich, well-drained soils between 200-1,200 meters elevation.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Psychotria fambartiae classified as Endangered?
Psychotria fambartiae 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 fambartiae faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion within its limited range in Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while slash-and-burn agriculture continues to reduce the quality of remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid microhabitats this understory shrub requires.
Where does Psychotria fambartiae live?
Psychotria fambartiae occurs in New Caledonia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Psychotria fambartiae?
The main threats to Psychotria fambartiae 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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