VU

Thiollierea montana

Declining

Overview

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

Thiollierea montana faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in New Caledonia's montane forests due to mining activities and invasive plant species. The species' restricted range on ultramafic soils makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized high-elevation habitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic New Caledonian species inhabits montane shrublands and forests on ultramafic soils at elevations typically above 800 meters. It is specifically adapted to the nutrient-poor, metal-rich substrates characteristic of New Caledonia's unique geological formations.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Thiollierea montana classified as Vulnerable?
Thiollierea montana 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. Thiollierea montana faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in New Caledonia's montane forests due to mining activities and invasive plant species. The species' restricted range on ultramafic soils makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized high-elevation habitat requirements.
Where does Thiollierea montana live?
Thiollierea montana 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 Thiollierea montana?
The main threats to Thiollierea montana 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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