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Clinosperma lanuginosa

Declining

Overview

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

Clinosperma lanuginosa faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as New Caledonia's unique dry forests are cleared for mining operations and urban development. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with invasive plant species further degrading the specialized sclerophyll forest communities where it occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance required by this endemic palm.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic New Caledonian palm inhabits dry sclerophyll forests and woodland areas, typically growing in well-drained soils on slopes and ridges. It occurs in specialized plant communities adapted to the island's unique ultramafic soils and seasonal rainfall patterns.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Clinosperma lanuginosa classified as Endangered?
Clinosperma lanuginosa 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. Clinosperma lanuginosa faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as New Caledonia's unique dry forests are cleared for mining operations and urban development. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with invasive plant species further degrading the specialized sclerophyll forest communities where it occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance required by this endemic palm.
Where does Clinosperma lanuginosa live?
Clinosperma lanuginosa 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 Clinosperma lanuginosa?
The main threats to Clinosperma lanuginosa 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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