VU

Psychotria plicata

Unknown

Overview

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

Psychotria plicata 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 threatens to shift suitable elevation zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.

Threat summary

Habitat

Psychotria plicata inhabits tropical montane forests, typically occurring in understory environments with high humidity and filtered sunlight. The species is adapted to specific elevation ranges where it grows as part of the diverse shrub layer community.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Psychotria plicata classified as Vulnerable?
Psychotria plicata 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 plicata 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 threatens to shift suitable elevation zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.
Where does Psychotria plicata live?
Psychotria plicata 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 plicata?
The main threats to Psychotria plicata 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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