CR

Oparanthus woodii

Declining

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.

Threat summary

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Oparanthus woodii classified as Critically Endangered?
Oparanthus woodii 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 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.
Where does Oparanthus woodii live?
Oparanthus woodii 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 woodii?
The main threats to Oparanthus woodii 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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