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Fitchia nutans

Declining

Overview

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

Fitchia nutans faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in French Polynesia. Invasive plant species compete directly with this endemic shrub for resources and growing space, while introduced herbivores damage seedlings and mature plants. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting the species' specialized montane habitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

Fitchia nutans is endemic to the montane forests and shrublands of French Polynesia, typically occurring at elevations between 800-1,200 meters. The species thrives in humid, well-drained volcanic soils within native forest understory and forest edge environments.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Fitchia nutans classified as Endangered?
Fitchia nutans 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. Fitchia nutans faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in French Polynesia. Invasive plant species compete directly with this endemic shrub for resources and growing space, while introduced herbivores damage seedlings and mature plants. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting the species' specialized montane habitat requirements.
Where does Fitchia nutans live?
Fitchia nutans occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Fitchia nutans?
The main threats to Fitchia nutans 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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