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Pandanus clandestinus

Declining

Overview

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

Pandanus clandestinus faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Mascarene Islands. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest ecosystems. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist forest conditions this pandanus requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic pandanus inhabits moist montane forests and forest margins in the Mascarene Islands, typically growing in well-drained soils at moderate to high elevations. The species requires humid forest conditions with consistent moisture levels and partial canopy cover.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionLegislation

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EN

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pandanus clandestinus classified as Endangered?
Pandanus clandestinus 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. Pandanus clandestinus faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Mascarene Islands. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest ecosystems. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist forest conditions this pandanus requires.
Where does Pandanus clandestinus live?
Pandanus clandestinus occurs in New Caledonia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pandanus clandestinus?
The main threats to Pandanus clandestinus 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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