CR

Oparanthus teikiteetinii

Declining

Overview

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

Oparanthus teikiteetinii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to coastal development and infrastructure expansion across its limited range in French Polynesia. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that alter native vegetation communities. Climate change poses additional risks through sea-level rise and increased storm intensity affecting coastal habitats where this endemic plant occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered endemic plant is restricted to coastal areas and low-elevation native vegetation in French Polynesia. It typically occurs in coastal shrublands and forest margins where it depends on specific soil and microclimate conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Oparanthus teikiteetinii classified as Critically Endangered?
Oparanthus teikiteetinii 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. Oparanthus teikiteetinii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to coastal development and infrastructure expansion across its limited range in French Polynesia. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that alter native vegetation communities. Climate change poses additional risks through sea-level rise and increased storm intensity affecting coastal habitats where this endemic plant occurs.
Where does Oparanthus teikiteetinii live?
Oparanthus teikiteetinii 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 Oparanthus teikiteetinii?
The main threats to Oparanthus teikiteetinii 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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