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Psychotria ferdinandi-muelleri

Declining

Overview

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

Psychotria ferdinandi-muelleri faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Queensland's coastal rainforests are cleared for urban development and agriculture. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its understory habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered rainfall patterns that could disrupt the moist conditions essential for this rainforest shrub's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Australian shrub inhabits the understory of coastal rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests in southeastern Queensland. It thrives in moist, shaded environments with rich organic soils, typically found at elevations below 800 meters in areas with consistent rainfall.

Forest· majorShrubland· major

Conservation measures underway

Habitat & natural process restorationEx-situ conservationLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Psychotria ferdinandi-muelleri classified as Endangered?
Psychotria ferdinandi-muelleri 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 ferdinandi-muelleri faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Queensland's coastal rainforests are cleared for urban development and agriculture. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its understory habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered rainfall patterns that could disrupt the moist conditions essential for this rainforest shrub's survival.
Where does Psychotria ferdinandi-muelleri live?
Psychotria ferdinandi-muelleri 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 ferdinandi-muelleri?
The main threats to Psychotria ferdinandi-muelleri 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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