VU

Oxera nuda

Unknown

Overview

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

Oxera nuda faces significant pressure from habitat degradation across its limited range in New Caledonia's humid forests. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented its forest habitat, while invasive plant species compete with native vegetation that this endemic species depends upon. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and climate-related changes affecting montane forest ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

Oxera nuda is endemic to New Caledonia where it inhabits humid montane forests and forest margins at moderate to high elevations. The species typically occurs in areas with dense canopy cover and high moisture levels characteristic of the island's endemic-rich forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Oxera nuda classified as Vulnerable?
Oxera nuda 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. Oxera nuda faces significant pressure from habitat degradation across its limited range in New Caledonia's humid forests. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented its forest habitat, while invasive plant species compete with native vegetation that this endemic species depends upon. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and climate-related changes affecting montane forest ecosystems.
Where does Oxera nuda live?
Oxera nuda 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 Oxera nuda?
The main threats to Oxera nuda 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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