Ascarina subfalcata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Ascarina subfalcata faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in New Caledonia's montane forests. Mining activities, particularly nickel extraction, pose a significant threat to remaining populations through direct habitat destruction and soil contamination. The species' restricted distribution makes it extremely vulnerable to localized disturbances, with small population sizes offering little resilience against environmental pressures.
Habitat
Ascarina subfalcata is endemic to the montane rainforests of New Caledonia, typically occurring in humid forest understories at elevations between 400-1,200 meters. The species thrives in the nutrient-poor, ultramafic soils characteristic of New Caledonia's unique geological formations.