Cyrtandra nukuhivensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cyrtandra nukuhivensis faces severe pressure from invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation and alter forest composition on Nuku Hiva. Habitat degradation from feral ungulates, particularly pigs and goats, damages the understory vegetation where this endemic shrub grows. The species' extremely limited range on a single island makes it highly vulnerable to stochastic events and ongoing environmental changes.
Habitat
This endemic shrub inhabits the humid montane forests of Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas Islands, typically growing in the understory of native forest remnants at elevations between 800-1200 meters. It requires the cool, moist conditions found in cloud forest environments with high humidity and consistent moisture.