VU

Psychotria woytkowskii

Unknown

Overview

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

Psychotria woytkowskii faces primary threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in Peru's montane cloud forests. Agricultural expansion and selective logging have reduced its already limited range, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones upslope beyond the species' adaptive capacity. The species' narrow altitudinal requirements and endemic status make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing forest conversion pressures.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Peruvian species inhabits montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters in the eastern Andean slopes. It requires the consistently humid microclimate and specialized soil conditions found in these mist-shrouded forests.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Psychotria woytkowskii classified as Vulnerable?
Psychotria woytkowskii is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Psychotria woytkowskii faces primary threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in Peru's montane cloud forests. Agricultural expansion and selective logging have reduced its already limited range, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones upslope beyond the species' adaptive capacity. The species' narrow altitudinal requirements and endemic status make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing forest conversion pressures.
Where does Psychotria woytkowskii live?
Psychotria woytkowskii 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 woytkowskii?
The main threats to Psychotria woytkowskii 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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