Terminalia novocaledonica
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Terminalia novocaledonica faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to mining activities and urban development across New Caledonia's limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to nickel mining operations that have fragmented its native forest habitats. Invasive plant species further threaten remaining populations by competing for resources and altering ecosystem dynamics in the dry forests where this endemic tree occurs.
Habitat
This endemic New Caledonian tree inhabits dry sclerophyll forests and woodland areas, typically growing on ultramafic soils derived from serpentine substrates. It occurs primarily in lowland and mid-elevation zones across the main island of Grande Terre.