CR

Planchonella skottsbergii

Declining

Overview

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

Planchonella skottsbergii faces severe threats from habitat destruction and degradation on its limited island range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it highly vulnerable to environmental changes, invasive species, and human development pressures. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and potential sea-level rise impacts on coastal populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits tropical dry forests and coastal woodland areas on Pacific islands. It typically grows in well-drained soils at low to moderate elevations, often in areas with seasonal rainfall patterns.

Shrubland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Planchonella skottsbergii classified as Critically Endangered?
Planchonella skottsbergii 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. Planchonella skottsbergii faces severe threats from habitat destruction and degradation on its limited island range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it highly vulnerable to environmental changes, invasive species, and human development pressures. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and potential sea-level rise impacts on coastal populations.
Where does Planchonella skottsbergii live?
Planchonella skottsbergii 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 skottsbergii?
The main threats to Planchonella skottsbergii 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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