CR

Turbina inopinata

Unknown

Overview

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

Turbina inopinata faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Invasive plant species may also compete for resources and alter the native vegetation communities this morning glory depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered morning glory species inhabits specialized tropical or subtropical environments with specific soil and moisture requirements. It likely occurs in remnant natural vegetation areas that have become increasingly fragmented and isolated.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical dry· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Turbina inopinata classified as Critically Endangered?
Turbina inopinata 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. Turbina inopinata faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Invasive plant species may also compete for resources and alter the native vegetation communities this morning glory depends upon.
Where does Turbina inopinata live?
Turbina inopinata 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 Turbina inopinata?
The main threats to Turbina inopinata are 2.1, 2.3, 8.1, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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