VU

Psychotria rapensis

Declining

Overview

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

Psychotria rapensis faces severe pressure from habitat degradation on its native Rapa Island in French Polynesia. The species' extremely limited range makes it highly vulnerable to invasive plant species that alter forest composition and compete for resources. Human activities including agriculture and development continue to fragment the remaining native forest patches where this endemic coffee family plant survives.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits the montane forests of Rapa Island in the Austral Islands of French Polynesia. It grows in native forest understory environments at higher elevations where moisture levels remain relatively stable.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Psychotria rapensis classified as Vulnerable?
Psychotria rapensis 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 rapensis faces severe pressure from habitat degradation on its native Rapa Island in French Polynesia. The species' extremely limited range makes it highly vulnerable to invasive plant species that alter forest composition and compete for resources. Human activities including agriculture and development continue to fragment the remaining native forest patches where this endemic coffee family plant survives.
Where does Psychotria rapensis live?
Psychotria rapensis 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 rapensis?
The main threats to Psychotria rapensis 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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