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Basselinia favieri

Declining

Overview

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

Basselinia favieri faces severe pressure from nickel mining operations that destroy its specialized ultramafic habitat in New Caledonia. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and degradation from mining activities. Fire events, both natural and human-induced, pose additional threats to remaining populations in this fire-sensitive palm species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic New Caledonian palm occurs exclusively on ultramafic soils in humid forest environments at mid-elevations. It requires the specialized mineral-rich substrates found only in certain geological formations of New Caledonia's mountainous regions.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionInvasive/problematic species controlEx-situ conservationLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Basselinia favieri classified as Endangered?
Basselinia favieri 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. Basselinia favieri faces severe pressure from nickel mining operations that destroy its specialized ultramafic habitat in New Caledonia. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and degradation from mining activities. Fire events, both natural and human-induced, pose additional threats to remaining populations in this fire-sensitive palm species.
Where does Basselinia favieri live?
Basselinia favieri 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 Basselinia favieri?
The main threats to Basselinia favieri 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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