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Psychotria raivavaensis

Declining

Overview

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

Psychotria raivavaensis faces severe threats from habitat degradation on its restricted range in the Austral Islands of French Polynesia. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that alter native forest composition and compete for resources. Limited population size and extremely restricted distribution make the species highly susceptible to stochastic events and further habitat modifications from human activities.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub occurs in native montane forests and forest margins on Raivavae Island in the Austral Islands archipelago. It typically grows in humid, shaded understory environments within indigenous forest communities at moderate elevations.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Psychotria raivavaensis classified as Endangered?
Psychotria raivavaensis 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 raivavaensis faces severe threats from habitat degradation on its restricted range in the Austral Islands of French Polynesia. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that alter native forest composition and compete for resources. Limited population size and extremely restricted distribution make the species highly susceptible to stochastic events and further habitat modifications from human activities.
Where does Psychotria raivavaensis live?
Psychotria raivavaensis 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 raivavaensis?
The main threats to Psychotria raivavaensis 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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