VU

Helicia woxvoldiana

Unknown

Overview

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

Helicia woxvoldiana faces significant pressure from habitat loss due to agricultural expansion and logging activities in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with fragmentation of remaining forest patches reducing population connectivity and genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical rainforest environments, typically found in lowland and hill forest areas. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest habitats within its restricted range in northeastern Australia.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Helicia woxvoldiana classified as Vulnerable?
Helicia woxvoldiana 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. Helicia woxvoldiana faces significant pressure from habitat loss due to agricultural expansion and logging activities in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with fragmentation of remaining forest patches reducing population connectivity and genetic diversity.
Where does Helicia woxvoldiana live?
Helicia woxvoldiana occurs in 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 woxvoldiana?
The main threats to Helicia woxvoldiana 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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