CR

Grevillea mondorensis

Declining

Overview

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

Grevillea mondorensis faces severe threats from habitat clearing and fragmentation in its restricted range around Mondor, Western Australia. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it highly vulnerable to local disturbances including mining activities, road construction, and agricultural expansion. Fire regime changes and invasive plant species further threaten the remaining populations of this critically endangered shrub.

Threat summary

Habitat

Grevillea mondorensis occurs in open woodland and shrubland communities on lateritic soils in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. The species is restricted to a very small area near Mondor, growing among other native shrubs in remnant vegetation patches.

Shrubland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Grevillea mondorensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Grevillea mondorensis is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Grevillea mondorensis faces severe threats from habitat clearing and fragmentation in its restricted range around Mondor, Western Australia. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it highly vulnerable to local disturbances including mining activities, road construction, and agricultural expansion. Fire regime changes and invasive plant species further threaten the remaining populations of this critically endangered shrub.
Where does Grevillea mondorensis live?
Grevillea mondorensis occurs in New Caledonia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Grevillea mondorensis?
The main threats to Grevillea mondorensis 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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