CR

Psychotria sodiroi

Unknown

Overview

Psychotria sodiroi is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.

Psychotria sodiroi faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted Andean cloud forest range. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented its already limited habitat, while climate change threatens to shift the specific temperature and humidity conditions required by this cloud forest specialist.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the cloud forests of the Ecuadorian Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters where persistent fog and high humidity create ideal conditions. It inhabits the understory of primary and well-preserved secondary montane forests, particularly in areas with rich, organic soils and dense canopy cover.

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Arachnothryx tacanensis

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CR

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Unknown
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Unknown
EN

Arachnothryx tuxtlensis

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Psychotria sodiroi classified as Critically Endangered?
Psychotria sodiroi 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 sodiroi faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted Andean cloud forest range. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented its already limited habitat, while climate change threatens to shift the specific temperature and humidity conditions required by this cloud forest specialist.
Where does Psychotria sodiroi live?
Psychotria sodiroi 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 sodiroi?
The main threats to Psychotria sodiroi 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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