CR

Psychotria taupotinii

Declining

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.

Threat summary

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Psychotria taupotinii classified as Critically Endangered?
Psychotria taupotinii 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 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.
Where does Psychotria taupotinii live?
Psychotria taupotinii 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 taupotinii?
The main threats to Psychotria taupotinii 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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