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Carmichaelia muritai

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Overview

Carmichaelia muritai, common name coastal tree broom, is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found only in the South Island of New Zealand.

Carmichaelia muritai faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to coastal development and agricultural conversion of its limited range. Invasive plant species compete aggressively with this endemic broom, while browsing by introduced mammals damages remaining populations. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it highly vulnerable to stochastic events and local extinctions.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic New Zealand broom inhabits coastal shrublands and grasslands, typically growing on sandy soils and limestone substrates in exposed maritime environments. It occurs in fragmented populations within a very restricted range on the South Island's eastern coast.

Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Carmichaelia muritai classified as Critically Endangered?
Carmichaelia muritai is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Carmichaelia muritai faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to coastal development and agricultural conversion of its limited range. Invasive plant species compete aggressively with this endemic broom, while browsing by introduced mammals damages remaining populations. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it highly vulnerable to stochastic events and local extinctions.
Where does Carmichaelia muritai live?
Carmichaelia muritai occurs in New Zealand. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Carmichaelia muritai?
The main threats to Carmichaelia muritai 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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