Bernier's araucaria
VU

Bernier's araucaria

Araucaria bernieri

Unknown

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Overview

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

Araucaria bernieri faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion for agriculture and settlement expansion across its limited range in New Caledonia. Mining activities, particularly nickel extraction, pose additional threats to remaining forest fragments where this conifer persists. The species' slow growth rate and limited regeneration capacity make recovery from disturbance extremely challenging, while invasive plant species compete with seedlings in degraded areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

Araucaria bernieri is endemic to New Caledonia, where it occurs in humid montane forests and forest margins at elevations between 400-1,200 meters. The species typically grows on ultramafic soils derived from serpentine bedrock, often in association with other endemic New Caledonian conifers in remnant rainforest patches.

Other threatened species in Araucariaceae

biramule araucariaVU

biramule araucaria

Araucaria biramulata

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Bernier's araucaria classified as Vulnerable?
Bernier's araucaria 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. Araucaria bernieri faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion for agriculture and settlement expansion across its limited range in New Caledonia. Mining activities, particularly nickel extraction, pose additional threats to remaining forest fragments where this conifer persists. The species' slow growth rate and limited regeneration capacity make recovery from disturbance extremely challenging, while invasive plant species compete with seedlings in degraded areas.
Where does Bernier's araucaria live?
Bernier's araucaria 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 Bernier's araucaria?
The main threats to Bernier's araucaria 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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