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Psychotria uapoensis

Stable

Overview

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

Psychotria uapoensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited range within the Colombian Andes. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented its montane forest habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable elevation zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Colombian species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid premontane forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters in the Cordillera Oriental. It requires well-preserved forest understory with high humidity and consistent cloud cover typical of Andean cloud forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Psychotria uapoensis classified as Endangered?
Psychotria uapoensis 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 uapoensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited range within the Colombian Andes. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented its montane forest habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable elevation zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.
Where does Psychotria uapoensis live?
Psychotria uapoensis 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 uapoensis?
The main threats to Psychotria uapoensis 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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