CR

Planchonella ulfii

Declining

Overview

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

Planchonella ulfii faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced available habitat, while the species' slow growth rate limits its ability to recover from disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

Planchonella ulfii inhabits tropical lowland and montane forests, typically found in primary and secondary forest ecosystems with well-drained soils. The species occurs in both coastal and inland forest areas, showing preference for areas with consistent moisture and partial canopy cover.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Planchonella ulfii classified as Critically Endangered?
Planchonella ulfii 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 ulfii faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced available habitat, while the species' slow growth rate limits its ability to recover from disturbances.
Where does Planchonella ulfii live?
Planchonella ulfii 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 ulfii?
The main threats to Planchonella ulfii 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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