CR

Cyclophyllum tieaense

Declining

Overview

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

Cyclophyllum tieaense faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its extremely limited range on Tiea Island. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to any disturbance, with logging activities and potential agricultural expansion posing immediate risks to its survival. Climate change may further stress the remaining populations through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the humid tropical forests of Tiea Island in New Caledonia, where it grows in the understory of primary rainforest ecosystems. It requires the stable microclimatic conditions found in intact forest environments with consistent moisture levels.

Shrubland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cyclophyllum tieaense classified as Critically Endangered?
Cyclophyllum tieaense 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. Cyclophyllum tieaense faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its extremely limited range on Tiea Island. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to any disturbance, with logging activities and potential agricultural expansion posing immediate risks to its survival. Climate change may further stress the remaining populations through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Cyclophyllum tieaense live?
Cyclophyllum tieaense 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 Cyclophyllum tieaense?
The main threats to Cyclophyllum tieaense 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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