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Weinmannia vescoi

Declining

Overview

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

Weinmannia vescoi faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in New Caledonia's montane forests. Mining activities, particularly nickel extraction, pose a significant threat to the species' cloud forest habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes it highly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with small population fragments at risk from invasive plant species that alter forest composition and structure.

Threat summary

Habitat

Weinmannia vescoi is endemic to the montane cloud forests of New Caledonia, typically occurring at elevations between 800-1,200 meters. The species thrives in humid, mist-shrouded forest environments with high rainfall and consistent moisture levels characteristic of the island's ultramafic mountain ranges.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Weinmannia vescoi classified as Endangered?
Weinmannia vescoi 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. Weinmannia vescoi faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in New Caledonia's montane forests. Mining activities, particularly nickel extraction, pose a significant threat to the species' cloud forest habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes it highly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with small population fragments at risk from invasive plant species that alter forest composition and structure.
Where does Weinmannia vescoi live?
Weinmannia vescoi occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Weinmannia vescoi?
The main threats to Weinmannia vescoi 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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