Geniostoma gagneae
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Geniostoma gagneae faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in French Polynesia. Invasive plant species are altering the native forest composition that this endemic species depends upon. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and extreme weather events.
Habitat
This endemic species inhabits native montane forests and forest edges in French Polynesia, typically found in areas with dense canopy cover and rich understory vegetation. It occurs at moderate to high elevations where native plant communities remain relatively intact.