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Pancheria multijuga

Declining

Overview

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

Pancheria multijuga faces severe pressure from nickel mining operations across New Caledonia's ultramafic substrates, which directly destroy its specialized habitat. The species' extremely restricted range on serpentine soils makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation from mining expansion. Fire regimes altered by human activity pose additional threats to remaining populations, while the species' slow growth and limited dispersal ability hinder natural recovery.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic New Caledonian shrub is restricted to ultramafic soils derived from serpentine and peridotite substrates in the island's mountainous regions. It typically occurs in low shrubland and maquis vegetation on metalliferous soils between 200-800 meters elevation.

Shrubland· major

Conservation measures underway

Legislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pancheria multijuga classified as Endangered?
Pancheria multijuga is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Pancheria multijuga faces severe pressure from nickel mining operations across New Caledonia's ultramafic substrates, which directly destroy its specialized habitat. The species' extremely restricted range on serpentine soils makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation from mining expansion. Fire regimes altered by human activity pose additional threats to remaining populations, while the species' slow growth and limited dispersal ability hinder natural recovery.
Where does Pancheria multijuga live?
Pancheria multijuga 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 Pancheria multijuga?
The main threats to Pancheria multijuga 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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