CR

Araucaria nemorosa

Declining

Overview

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

Araucaria nemorosa faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive logging and forest clearance for agricultural expansion across its limited range in New Caledonia. Mining activities, particularly nickel extraction, have destroyed significant portions of its native forest habitat. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it highly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic conifer occurs in humid montane forests of New Caledonia, typically growing on ultramafic soils at elevations between 400-1,200 meters. It inhabits dense rainforest canopies alongside other endemic Araucaria species in one of the world's most botanically unique ecosystems.

Forest· majorShrubland· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Araucaria nemorosa classified as Critically Endangered?
Araucaria nemorosa is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Araucaria nemorosa faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive logging and forest clearance for agricultural expansion across its limited range in New Caledonia. Mining activities, particularly nickel extraction, have destroyed significant portions of its native forest habitat. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it highly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated.
Where does Araucaria nemorosa live?
Araucaria nemorosa occurs in New Caledonia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Araucaria nemorosa?
The main threats to Araucaria nemorosa are 12.1, 3.2, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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