VU

Pittosporum paniense

Stable

Overview

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

Pittosporum paniense faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as New Caledonia's unique maquis shrublands are cleared for mining operations and urban development. The species' extremely limited range on ultramafic soils makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with invasive plant species further degrading its specialized habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance required by this endemic shrub.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic New Caledonian shrub inhabits specialized maquis vegetation on ultramafic soils, typically found on exposed ridges and slopes at moderate elevations. The species requires the unique mineral composition and drainage characteristics of serpentine-derived soils that support New Caledonia's distinctive sclerophyll shrubland communities.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pittosporum paniense classified as Vulnerable?
Pittosporum paniense 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. Pittosporum paniense faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as New Caledonia's unique maquis shrublands are cleared for mining operations and urban development. The species' extremely limited range on ultramafic soils makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with invasive plant species further degrading its specialized habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance required by this endemic shrub.
Where does Pittosporum paniense live?
Pittosporum paniense 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 Pittosporum paniense?
The main threats to Pittosporum paniense 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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