CR

Soulamea cardioptera

Declining

Overview

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

Soulamea cardioptera faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in New Caledonia. Mining activities, particularly nickel extraction, pose significant risks to the remaining forest fragments where this endemic species persists. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it highly vulnerable to any localized disturbances or environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic New Caledonian species inhabits humid montane forests and forest margins at moderate to high elevations. It typically occurs in dense rainforest understory and edge habitats within the island's unique ultramafic soil ecosystems.

Forest· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Soulamea cardioptera classified as Critically Endangered?
Soulamea cardioptera 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. Soulamea cardioptera faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in New Caledonia. Mining activities, particularly nickel extraction, pose significant risks to the remaining forest fragments where this endemic species persists. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it highly vulnerable to any localized disturbances or environmental changes.
Where does Soulamea cardioptera live?
Soulamea cardioptera 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 Soulamea cardioptera?
The main threats to Soulamea cardioptera are 3.2, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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