Cunonia pseudoverticillata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cunonia pseudoverticillata faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in New Caledonia's humid forests. Mining activities, particularly nickel extraction, pose a significant threat to remaining populations through direct habitat destruction and soil contamination. The species' restricted distribution makes it highly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with small population sizes increasing extinction risk from stochastic events.
Habitat
This endemic New Caledonian species inhabits humid montane forests and rainforest margins, typically occurring in areas with high rainfall and well-drained soils. It is found in both primary and secondary forest habitats at elevations ranging from lowland areas to mid-montane zones.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in CUNONIACEAE
Threatened in New Caledonia
Frequently asked questions
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