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Tamania chardonii

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Overview

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

Tamania chardonii faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as coastal development and agricultural expansion fragment its limited range in New Caledonia's lowland forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to introduced invasive species, especially feral pigs and deer that damage understory vegetation where this endemic plant occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased cyclone intensity affecting the species' specialized microhabitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic New Caledonian species inhabits humid lowland forests and forest margins, typically occurring in understory environments with rich, well-drained soils. It shows preference for areas with partial shade and consistent moisture levels, often found along forest edges and in secondary growth areas.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Tamania chardonii classified as Endangered?
Tamania chardonii is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Tamania chardonii faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as coastal development and agricultural expansion fragment its limited range in New Caledonia's lowland forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to introduced invasive species, especially feral pigs and deer that damage understory vegetation where this endemic plant occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased cyclone intensity affecting the species' specialized microhabitat requirements.
Where does Tamania chardonii live?
Tamania chardonii occurs in Colombia, and Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Tamania chardonii?
The main threats to Tamania chardonii 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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