CR

Nothofagus nuda

Unknown

Overview

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

Nothofagus nuda faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range in the montane forests of New Caledonia. Mining activities and nickel extraction have destroyed significant portions of its habitat, while invasive plant species compete for resources in the remaining forest fragments. The species' slow growth rate and limited reproductive capacity make recovery particularly challenging following habitat disturbance.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic southern beech species inhabits humid montane rainforests on ultramafic soils in New Caledonia, typically occurring at elevations between 400-1,200 meters. It grows in dense forest canopies alongside other endemic Nothofagus species and requires the specific soil chemistry and moisture conditions of these ancient Gondwanan forest remnants.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Nothofagus nuda classified as Critically Endangered?
Nothofagus nuda 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. Nothofagus nuda faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range in the montane forests of New Caledonia. Mining activities and nickel extraction have destroyed significant portions of its habitat, while invasive plant species compete for resources in the remaining forest fragments. The species' slow growth rate and limited reproductive capacity make recovery particularly challenging following habitat disturbance.
Where does Nothofagus nuda live?
Nothofagus nuda 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 Nothofagus nuda?
The main threats to Nothofagus nuda are 11.1, 2.1, 5.3, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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