EN

Deltaria brachyblastophora

Declining

Overview

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

Deltaria brachyblastophora faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and intensive farming practices that have fragmented its specialized habitat requirements. The species' limited dispersal ability makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat isolation, while climate change is altering the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species occupies specialized microhabitats within temperate grasslands and agricultural margins, requiring specific soil conditions and vegetation structure. It is typically found in areas with particular moisture regimes and plant community compositions that are increasingly rare due to land use changes.

Forest· majorShrubland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservationLegislation

Other threatened species in THYMELAEACEAE

VU

Gonystylus xylocarpus

Declining
VU

Gonystylus nervosus

Unknown
VU

Mountain Agarwood

Aquilaria rugosa

Declining
EN

Gyrinops salicifolia

Declining

Threatened in New Caledonia

EN

Phyllanthus deciduiramus

Declining
VU

Copper Shark

Carcharhinus brachyurus

Declining
EN

Phyllanthus dumbeaensis

Declining
VU

Pittosporum croceum

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Deltaria brachyblastophora classified as Endangered?
Deltaria brachyblastophora 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. Deltaria brachyblastophora faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and intensive farming practices that have fragmented its specialized habitat requirements. The species' limited dispersal ability makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat isolation, while climate change is altering the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires for survival.
Where does Deltaria brachyblastophora live?
Deltaria brachyblastophora 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 Deltaria brachyblastophora?
The main threats to Deltaria brachyblastophora 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.