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Psychotria macrocarpa

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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.

Threat summary

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.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Psychotria macrocarpa classified as Endangered?
Psychotria macrocarpa 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 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.
Where does Psychotria macrocarpa live?
Psychotria macrocarpa 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 macrocarpa?
The main threats to Psychotria macrocarpa 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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