VU

Psychotria guerkeana

Unknown

Overview

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

Psychotria guerkeana faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited range within East African montane forests. Deforestation for agricultural expansion and timber extraction has fragmented its specialized forest understory habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures may force this montane species to higher elevations with increasingly limited suitable habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits the understory of montane tropical forests, typically occurring in moist, shaded environments between 1,200-2,400 meters elevation. It requires well-developed forest canopy cover and is particularly associated with areas of high humidity and stable microclimatic conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Psychotria guerkeana classified as Vulnerable?
Psychotria guerkeana 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 guerkeana faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited range within East African montane forests. Deforestation for agricultural expansion and timber extraction has fragmented its specialized forest understory habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures may force this montane species to higher elevations with increasingly limited suitable habitat.
Where does Psychotria guerkeana live?
Psychotria guerkeana 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 guerkeana?
The main threats to Psychotria guerkeana 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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