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Psychotria temetiuensis

Declining

Overview

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

Psychotria temetiuensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Solomon Islands. The species' restriction to specific forest microhabitats makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as small population fragments become isolated and genetically bottlenecked. Logging activities and subsistence farming continue to reduce the quality and extent of suitable forest habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic coffee family shrub inhabits the understory of lowland and montane rainforests in the Solomon Islands. It requires specific microhabitat conditions within intact forest ecosystems, typically growing in areas with consistent moisture and filtered sunlight.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Psychotria temetiuensis classified as Endangered?
Psychotria temetiuensis 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 temetiuensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Solomon Islands. The species' restriction to specific forest microhabitats makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as small population fragments become isolated and genetically bottlenecked. Logging activities and subsistence farming continue to reduce the quality and extent of suitable forest habitat.
Where does Psychotria temetiuensis live?
Psychotria temetiuensis 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 temetiuensis?
The main threats to Psychotria temetiuensis 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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