CR

Psychotria pininsularis

Declining

Overview

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

Psychotria pininsularis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human encroachment. Deforestation for coffee plantations and cattle ranching has fragmented remaining forest patches, while climate change may alter the specific microclimatic conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forest environments, typically found in understory vegetation of well-preserved tropical forest ecosystems. It requires specific elevation ranges and moisture conditions characteristic of its native mountainous regions.

Shrubland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Psychotria pininsularis classified as Critically Endangered?
Psychotria pininsularis is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Psychotria pininsularis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human encroachment. Deforestation for coffee plantations and cattle ranching has fragmented remaining forest patches, while climate change may alter the specific microclimatic conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Psychotria pininsularis live?
Psychotria pininsularis occurs in New Caledonia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Psychotria pininsularis?
The main threats to Psychotria pininsularis 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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