Oparanthus woodii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Oparanthus woodii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Cook Islands. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that compete for resources and alter native ecosystem dynamics. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting the delicate island ecosystems where this endemic species occurs.
Habitat
Oparanthus woodii is endemic to the Cook Islands, where it inhabits coastal and lowland forest areas with well-drained soils. The species typically occurs in native vegetation communities that have become increasingly fragmented due to human activities.