CR

Psychotria raiateensis

Declining

Overview

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

Psychotria raiateensis faces severe threats from habitat degradation on the island of Raiatea in French Polynesia. The species' extremely limited range makes it vulnerable to invasive plant species that alter native forest composition and structure. Human development pressures and potential climate change impacts on montane forest ecosystems further threaten the remaining populations of this endemic coffee family shrub.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub occurs in the montane forests of Raiatea island in the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It inhabits native forest understory environments at higher elevations where humidity levels remain consistently high.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Psychotria raiateensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Psychotria raiateensis 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 raiateensis faces severe threats from habitat degradation on the island of Raiatea in French Polynesia. The species' extremely limited range makes it vulnerable to invasive plant species that alter native forest composition and structure. Human development pressures and potential climate change impacts on montane forest ecosystems further threaten the remaining populations of this endemic coffee family shrub.
Where does Psychotria raiateensis live?
Psychotria raiateensis 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 raiateensis?
The main threats to Psychotria raiateensis 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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