VU

Psychotria megistantha

Unknown

Overview

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

Psychotria megistantha faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical montane forests. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have reduced the quality and connectivity of its forest habitat, while climate change poses additional risks to the specific elevation zones where this species thrives. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

Psychotria megistantha inhabits tropical montane forests, typically occurring in cloud forest environments at moderate to high elevations. The species is associated with humid, shaded understory conditions within primary and well-developed secondary forest ecosystems.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Psychotria megistantha classified as Vulnerable?
Psychotria megistantha 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 megistantha faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical montane forests. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have reduced the quality and connectivity of its forest habitat, while climate change poses additional risks to the specific elevation zones where this species thrives. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat disturbances.
Where does Psychotria megistantha live?
Psychotria megistantha 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 megistantha?
The main threats to Psychotria megistantha 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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