VU

Planchonella povilana

Declining

Overview

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

Planchonella povilana faces significant pressure from habitat degradation and fragmentation across its limited range in New Caledonia. Mining activities, particularly nickel extraction, pose a substantial threat to the species' forest habitats. Urban development and agricultural expansion continue to reduce available habitat, while invasive plant species compete with native vegetation and alter ecosystem dynamics.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits humid forests and forest margins in New Caledonia, typically growing in well-drained soils at various elevations. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest environments, often associated with other native Sapotaceae species in the region's unique flora.

Forest· majorShrubland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Planchonella povilana classified as Vulnerable?
Planchonella povilana 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. Planchonella povilana faces significant pressure from habitat degradation and fragmentation across its limited range in New Caledonia. Mining activities, particularly nickel extraction, pose a substantial threat to the species' forest habitats. Urban development and agricultural expansion continue to reduce available habitat, while invasive plant species compete with native vegetation and alter ecosystem dynamics.
Where does Planchonella povilana live?
Planchonella povilana 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 Planchonella povilana?
The main threats to Planchonella povilana 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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