Psychotria taupotinii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Psychotria taupotinii faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion in its extremely limited range in New Caledonia. Mining activities, particularly nickel extraction, pose a significant risk to the remaining forest fragments where this species occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it highly vulnerable to any localized disturbances or environmental changes.
Habitat
This species is endemic to the humid forests of New Caledonia, typically found in understory environments of primary and secondary rainforest. It occurs at elevations where moisture levels remain consistently high, supporting the specialized conditions required for this Rubiaceae family member.