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Psychotria plurivenia

Unknown

Overview

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

Psychotria plurivenia 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 pose additional threats to the specialized cloud forest ecosystems this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical montane cloud forests and humid mountain slopes, typically occurring in understory vegetation of primary and secondary forests. It requires the specific microclimate conditions found in these high-elevation ecosystems, including consistent moisture and temperature regulation provided by cloud cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Psychotria plurivenia classified as Endangered?
Psychotria plurivenia 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 plurivenia 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 pose additional threats to the specialized cloud forest ecosystems this species requires.
Where does Psychotria plurivenia live?
Psychotria plurivenia 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 plurivenia?
The main threats to Psychotria plurivenia 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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