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Austrobuxus mandjelicus

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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.

Austrobuxus mandjelicus faces severe pressure from nickel mining operations across its limited range in New Caledonia's ultramafic soils. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat destruction from expanding mining concessions. Forest degradation from invasive plant species and fire damage further compounds the threats to remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub is restricted to ultramafic soils in the maquis shrublands of New Caledonia. It typically grows in open, low-stature vegetation on serpentine substrates at elevations between 200-800 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Austrobuxus mandjelicus classified as Endangered?
Austrobuxus mandjelicus 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. Austrobuxus mandjelicus faces severe pressure from nickel mining operations across its limited range in New Caledonia's ultramafic soils. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat destruction from expanding mining concessions. Forest degradation from invasive plant species and fire damage further compounds the threats to remaining populations.
Where does Austrobuxus mandjelicus live?
Austrobuxus mandjelicus 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 Austrobuxus mandjelicus?
The main threats to Austrobuxus mandjelicus 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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