Acmopyle sahniana
CR

Acmopyle sahniana

Declining

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Overview

Acmopyle sahniana is a species of conifer in the family Podocarpaceae, endemic to Fiji. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Acmopyle sahniana faces severe population decline due to extensive logging and deforestation throughout its limited range in Fiji's montane forests. The species is particularly vulnerable because it occurs in small, fragmented populations that are highly susceptible to local extinctions from habitat conversion for agriculture and development. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures may force this montane specialist to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce.

Threat summary

Habitat

This coniferous tree is endemic to the montane cloud forests of Fiji, typically occurring at elevations between 600-1,200 meters on volcanic slopes. It grows in moist, well-drained soils within mixed indigenous forest communities that receive consistent rainfall and frequent cloud cover.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservationLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Acmopyle sahniana classified as Critically Endangered?
Acmopyle sahniana 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. Acmopyle sahniana faces severe population decline due to extensive logging and deforestation throughout its limited range in Fiji's montane forests. The species is particularly vulnerable because it occurs in small, fragmented populations that are highly susceptible to local extinctions from habitat conversion for agriculture and development. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures may force this montane specialist to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce.
Where does Acmopyle sahniana live?
Acmopyle sahniana occurs in Fiji. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Acmopyle sahniana?
The main threats to Acmopyle sahniana are 11.4, 3.2, 5.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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