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Garnotia raiateensis

Declining

Overview

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

Garnotia raiateensis faces severe pressure from invasive plant species that outcompete this endemic grass for resources and habitat space on Raiatea. Urban development and agricultural expansion continue to fragment and destroy the limited montane forest areas where this species naturally occurs. The small population size and restricted range make the species particularly vulnerable to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic grass species inhabits montane forests and forest margins on the island of Raiatea in French Polynesia. It typically grows in partially shaded areas within native forest ecosystems at moderate to higher elevations.

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Panicum pinifolium

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Drepanostachyum annulatum

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Garnotia raiateensis classified as Endangered?
Garnotia raiateensis 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. Garnotia raiateensis faces severe pressure from invasive plant species that outcompete this endemic grass for resources and habitat space on Raiatea. Urban development and agricultural expansion continue to fragment and destroy the limited montane forest areas where this species naturally occurs. The small population size and restricted range make the species particularly vulnerable to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks.
Where does Garnotia raiateensis live?
Garnotia raiateensis 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 Garnotia raiateensis?
The main threats to Garnotia raiateensis 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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