Gaudichaud's Exocarpus
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Gaudichaud's Exocarpus

Exocarpos gaudichaudii

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Overview

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

Exocarpos gaudichaudii faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in New Caledonia. The species is particularly vulnerable to mining activities, which have fragmented its forest habitat and degraded soil conditions essential for this parasitic plant's survival. Invasive plant species compete directly with native vegetation that E. gaudichaudii depends upon as host plants, further reducing available habitat and disrupting established ecological relationships.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic New Caledonian species inhabits dry sclerophyll forests and woodland areas, typically growing as a hemiparasitic shrub attached to the roots of native host trees. It occurs primarily in lowland and mid-elevation areas with well-drained soils, often on slopes and ridges where it forms part of the understory vegetation community.

Shrubland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gaudichaud's Exocarpus classified as Endangered?
Gaudichaud's Exocarpus 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. Exocarpos gaudichaudii faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in New Caledonia. The species is particularly vulnerable to mining activities, which have fragmented its forest habitat and degraded soil conditions essential for this parasitic plant's survival. Invasive plant species compete directly with native vegetation that E. gaudichaudii depends upon as host plants, further reducing available habitat and disrupting established ecological relationships.
Where does Gaudichaud's Exocarpus live?
Gaudichaud's Exocarpus occurs in United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Gaudichaud's Exocarpus?
The main threats to Gaudichaud's Exocarpus 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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