VU

Pycnandra wagapensis

Declining

Overview

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

Pycnandra wagapensis faces significant pressure from mining activities and infrastructure development within its limited range in New Caledonia. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and degradation from nickel mining operations. Fire regimes and invasive plant species further threaten the integrity of its native forest ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic New Caledonian tree species inhabits humid forests and forest margins on ultramafic soils, typically found at elevations between 200-800 meters. It grows in areas with high nickel content soils that characterize much of New Caledonia's unique geological landscape.

Conservation measures underway

Legislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pycnandra wagapensis classified as Vulnerable?
Pycnandra wagapensis 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. Pycnandra wagapensis faces significant pressure from mining activities and infrastructure development within its limited range in New Caledonia. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and degradation from nickel mining operations. Fire regimes and invasive plant species further threaten the integrity of its native forest ecosystems.
Where does Pycnandra wagapensis live?
Pycnandra wagapensis 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 Pycnandra wagapensis?
The main threats to Pycnandra wagapensis 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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