VU

Glochidion carrickii

Unknown

Overview

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

Glochidion carrickii faces significant pressure from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its limited range in northeastern Australia. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments increasingly isolated by landscape fragmentation. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat through altered rainfall patterns and temperature regimes that may affect the species' specialized habitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Australian shrub occurs in subtropical rainforest margins and wet sclerophyll forests, typically found in areas with well-drained soils and partial canopy cover. The species shows a preference for forest edges and clearings where it can access both filtered sunlight and protection from the main canopy.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Glochidion carrickii classified as Vulnerable?
Glochidion carrickii is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Glochidion carrickii faces significant pressure from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its limited range in northeastern Australia. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments increasingly isolated by landscape fragmentation. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat through altered rainfall patterns and temperature regimes that may affect the species' specialized habitat requirements.
Where does Glochidion carrickii live?
Glochidion carrickii 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 Glochidion carrickii?
The main threats to Glochidion carrickii 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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