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Psychotria temehaniensis

Declining

Overview

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

Psychotria temehaniensis faces severe threats from habitat degradation on its restricted range in French Polynesia's mountainous regions. Invasive plant species are displacing native vegetation communities that this endemic coffee family species depends upon. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature shifts affecting the cloud forest ecosystems where it occurs. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to any environmental changes or human disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid highland areas of French Polynesia, typically occurring in native vegetation communities at higher elevations. It grows in the understory of these specialized tropical mountain ecosystems where consistent moisture and specific microclimatic conditions are maintained.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Psychotria temehaniensis classified as Endangered?
Psychotria temehaniensis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Psychotria temehaniensis faces severe threats from habitat degradation on its restricted range in French Polynesia's mountainous regions. Invasive plant species are displacing native vegetation communities that this endemic coffee family species depends upon. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature shifts affecting the cloud forest ecosystems where it occurs. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to any environmental changes or human disturbances.
Where does Psychotria temehaniensis live?
Psychotria temehaniensis 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 temehaniensis?
The main threats to Psychotria temehaniensis 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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