CR

Pittosporum raivavaeense

Declining

Overview

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

Pittosporum raivavaeense faces severe threats from invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation and alter ecosystem dynamics on Raivavae Island. The species' extremely limited population and restricted range on a single small island make it highly vulnerable to stochastic events including cyclones and drought. Human activities including land development and introduced grazing animals continue to degrade the remaining native forest habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species occurs in remnant native forest on the volcanic island of Raivavae in French Polynesia's Austral Islands. It inhabits montane forest areas at higher elevations where some native vegetation persists despite widespread habitat modification.

Other threatened species in PITTOSPORACEAE

VU

Pittosporum croceum

Declining
VU

Pittosporum echinatum

Declining
VU

Pittosporum kaalense

Declining
VU

Pittosporum lanipetalum

Stable

Frequently asked questions

Why is Pittosporum raivavaeense classified as Critically Endangered?
Pittosporum raivavaeense is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Pittosporum raivavaeense faces severe threats from invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation and alter ecosystem dynamics on Raivavae Island. The species' extremely limited population and restricted range on a single small island make it highly vulnerable to stochastic events including cyclones and drought. Human activities including land development and introduced grazing animals continue to degrade the remaining native forest habitat.
Where does Pittosporum raivavaeense live?
Pittosporum raivavaeense 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 Pittosporum raivavaeense?
The main threats to Pittosporum raivavaeense 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.