CR

Leuchocharis pancheri

Unknown

Overview

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

Leuchocharis pancheri faces severe threats from nickel mining operations that have destroyed much of its native habitat in New Caledonia's ultramafic soils. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, with mining concessions overlapping critical populations. Invasive plant species further degrade remaining habitat patches, while the species' specialized soil requirements limit potential refuge areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic sedge is restricted to ultramafic soils in New Caledonia's maquis shrublands, typically growing in open areas with specialized mineral-rich substrates. It occurs at elevations between 200-800 meters in areas with high concentrations of nickel and other heavy metals that few other plant species can tolerate.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Leuchocharis pancheri classified as Critically Endangered?
Leuchocharis pancheri 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. Leuchocharis pancheri faces severe threats from nickel mining operations that have destroyed much of its native habitat in New Caledonia's ultramafic soils. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, with mining concessions overlapping critical populations. Invasive plant species further degrade remaining habitat patches, while the species' specialized soil requirements limit potential refuge areas.
Where does Leuchocharis pancheri live?
Leuchocharis pancheri 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 Leuchocharis pancheri?
The main threats to Leuchocharis pancheri 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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