Psychotria macrocarpa
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Psychotria macrocarpa faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in tropical montane forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development in mountainous regions pose additional threats to the specialized cloud forest ecosystems this species requires.
Habitat
Psychotria macrocarpa inhabits tropical montane cloud forests and humid mountain slopes, typically occurring in the understory of primary and secondary forests at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters. The species requires consistent moisture levels and stable temperatures characteristic of cloud forest environments.