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Xyris pancheri

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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.

Xyris pancheri faces severe pressure from nickel mining operations across New Caledonia's ultramafic substrates, which directly destroy its specialized habitat. Urban expansion and infrastructure development further fragment the remaining populations of this endemic sedge. Fire regimes altered by human activity pose additional risks to the species' persistence in its restricted range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic sedge occurs exclusively on New Caledonia's ultramafic soils, particularly in open shrublands and grasslands over serpentine and peridotite substrates. It typically grows in seasonally moist depressions and along drainage lines within the island's unique maquis vegetation.

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Xyris grandiceps

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Xyris bissei

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Small's yellow-eyed grass

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Xyris pancheri classified as Endangered?
Xyris pancheri 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. Xyris pancheri faces severe pressure from nickel mining operations across New Caledonia's ultramafic substrates, which directly destroy its specialized habitat. Urban expansion and infrastructure development further fragment the remaining populations of this endemic sedge. Fire regimes altered by human activity pose additional risks to the species' persistence in its restricted range.
Where does Xyris pancheri live?
Xyris pancheri 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 Xyris pancheri?
The main threats to Xyris pancheri 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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