VUVulnerable
Ophiorrhiza tahitensis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Ophiorrhiza tahitensis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation across its limited range in French Polynesia. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that alter forest understory composition and compete for resources. Tourism development and infrastructure expansion continue to fragment the remaining suitable habitat patches.
Habitat
This endemic species inhabits humid montane forests and forest margins in French Polynesia, typically found in understory environments with rich, well-drained soils. It occurs at elevations where moisture levels remain consistently high throughout the year.