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Helicia peekelii

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Overview

Helicia peekelii is a species of plant in the family Proteaceae. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea.

Helicia peekelii faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural development and logging operations across its limited range in Papua New Guinea. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while its specialized ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to degraded environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits primary and secondary lowland rainforests in Papua New Guinea, typically occurring in areas with rich, well-drained soils. It is found in both undisturbed forest canopy and forest edges, showing preference for areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns.

Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Helicia peekelii classified as Critically Endangered?
Helicia peekelii 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. Helicia peekelii faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural development and logging operations across its limited range in Papua New Guinea. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while its specialized ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to degraded environments.
Where does Helicia peekelii live?
Helicia peekelii occurs in Ireland, and Papua New Guinea. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Helicia peekelii?
The main threats to Helicia peekelii are 2.1, 5.3, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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