Myodocarpus angustialatus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Myodocarpus angustialatus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation across its limited range in New Caledonia's humid forests. Mining activities, particularly nickel extraction, pose the greatest threat to remaining populations through direct habitat destruction and soil contamination. Forest clearance for agriculture and urban development continues to fragment the species' already restricted distribution, while invasive plant species compete for resources in disturbed areas.
Habitat
This endemic New Caledonian species inhabits humid montane forests and rainforest margins at elevations between 200-1000 meters. It typically grows in well-drained soils on slopes and ridges within the island's unique ultramafic substrate environments.