CR

Psychotria scitula

Unknown

Overview

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

Psychotria scitula faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce the remaining forest patches where this endemic coffee family species persists. The species' narrow ecological requirements and small population size make it highly vulnerable to any further habitat loss or degradation.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species inhabits the understory of Atlantic Forest remnants, typically found in humid montane forests with rich, well-drained soils. It requires the specific microclimate conditions provided by intact forest canopy cover and is associated with the highly biodiverse but critically threatened Atlantic Forest biome.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Psychotria scitula classified as Critically Endangered?
Psychotria scitula 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 scitula faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce the remaining forest patches where this endemic coffee family species persists. The species' narrow ecological requirements and small population size make it highly vulnerable to any further habitat loss or degradation.
Where does Psychotria scitula live?
Psychotria scitula occurs in Fiji. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Psychotria scitula?
The main threats to Psychotria scitula 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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