CR

Psychotria florencei

Declining

Overview

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

Psychotria florencei faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely limited range in the Caribbean. Agricultural expansion and urban development continue to reduce the remaining forest patches where this endemic coffee family species persists. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and climate-related changes affecting montane forest ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits montane rainforest and cloud forest environments, typically found in the understory of humid tropical forests at higher elevations. It requires intact forest canopy cover and specific microclimate conditions characteristic of Caribbean montane ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Psychotria florencei classified as Critically Endangered?
Psychotria florencei 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 florencei faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely limited range in the Caribbean. Agricultural expansion and urban development continue to reduce the remaining forest patches where this endemic coffee family species persists. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and climate-related changes affecting montane forest ecosystems.
Where does Psychotria florencei live?
Psychotria florencei 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 florencei?
The main threats to Psychotria florencei 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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