VU

Psychotria megalopus

Unknown

Overview

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

Psychotria megalopus 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 megalopus inhabits tropical montane cloud forests and humid mountain slopes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters. The species requires the consistent moisture and stable temperatures characteristic of these specialized high-altitude forest ecosystems.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Psychotria megalopus classified as Vulnerable?
Psychotria megalopus 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 megalopus 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 megalopus live?
Psychotria megalopus 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 megalopus?
The main threats to Psychotria megalopus 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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