VU

Oxanthera brevipes

Unknown

Overview

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

Oxanthera brevipes faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in New Caledonia's unique ultramafic ecosystems. Mining activities for nickel extraction pose the most severe threat to this endemic shrub, as they directly destroy the specialized serpentine soils and maquis vegetation communities where the species occurs. Fire regimes and invasive plant species further compromise the integrity of its restricted habitat range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic New Caledonian shrub inhabits ultramafic maquis vegetation on serpentine soils, typically found in open shrublands and forest margins at low to moderate elevations. The species is adapted to the unique mineral-rich, nutrient-poor conditions characteristic of New Caledonia's ultramafic substrates.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Oxanthera brevipes classified as Vulnerable?
Oxanthera brevipes is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Oxanthera brevipes faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in New Caledonia's unique ultramafic ecosystems. Mining activities for nickel extraction pose the most severe threat to this endemic shrub, as they directly destroy the specialized serpentine soils and maquis vegetation communities where the species occurs. Fire regimes and invasive plant species further compromise the integrity of its restricted habitat range.
Where does Oxanthera brevipes live?
Oxanthera brevipes 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 Oxanthera brevipes?
The main threats to Oxanthera brevipes 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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