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Basselinia iterata

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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.

Basselinia iterata faces severe pressure from nickel mining operations across New Caledonia's ultramafic substrates, which directly destroy its specialized habitat. The species' extremely restricted range on serpentine soils makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation from mining expansion. Fire regimes altered by human activity pose additional threats to remaining populations, as this palm species has limited fire tolerance and slow regeneration rates.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic palm occurs exclusively on ultramafic soils derived from serpentine and peridotite substrates in New Caledonia's maquis shrublands. It inhabits open to semi-open areas within the unique metallophyte vegetation communities that characterize the island's nickel-rich geological formations.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionInvasive/problematic species controlEx-situ conservationLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Basselinia iterata classified as Endangered?
Basselinia iterata 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 iterata faces severe pressure from nickel mining operations across New Caledonia's ultramafic substrates, which directly destroy its specialized habitat. The species' extremely restricted range on serpentine soils makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation from mining expansion. Fire regimes altered by human activity pose additional threats to remaining populations, as this palm species has limited fire tolerance and slow regeneration rates.
Where does Basselinia iterata live?
Basselinia iterata 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 iterata?
The main threats to Basselinia iterata 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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