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Glochidion papenooense

Declining

Overview

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

Glochidion papenooense faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within Papua New Guinea's lowland forests. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree species occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, with logging operations targeting the mature forest ecosystems it requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of Papua New Guinea, typically occurring in primary forest ecosystems at elevations below 500 meters. It grows in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall, often found in association with other endemic Euphorbiaceae species in undisturbed forest canopy layers.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Glochidion papenooense classified as Endangered?
Glochidion papenooense 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. Glochidion papenooense faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within Papua New Guinea's lowland forests. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree species occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, with logging operations targeting the mature forest ecosystems it requires for survival.
Where does Glochidion papenooense live?
Glochidion papenooense 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 papenooense?
The main threats to Glochidion papenooense 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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