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Beauprea congesta

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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.

Beauprea congesta faces severe pressure from mining activities and urban development across its limited range in New Caledonia's ultramafic soils. The species' restricted distribution on nickel-rich substrates makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat destruction from expanding mining operations. Forest degradation from invasive plant species and fire damage further compounds threats to remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic New Caledonian shrub occurs exclusively on ultramafic soils rich in heavy metals, particularly in maquis shrubland and forest margins. It is restricted to specific geological formations with high nickel and magnesium content that support specialized plant communities.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Beauprea congesta classified as Endangered?
Beauprea congesta 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. Beauprea congesta faces severe pressure from mining activities and urban development across its limited range in New Caledonia's ultramafic soils. The species' restricted distribution on nickel-rich substrates makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat destruction from expanding mining operations. Forest degradation from invasive plant species and fire damage further compounds threats to remaining populations.
Where does Beauprea congesta live?
Beauprea congesta occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Beauprea congesta?
The main threats to Beauprea congesta 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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