Taxonomy
Tristaniopsis minutiflora
Red List Status -
Critically Endangered (CR) , assessed in 17/11/2017Protected species -
in Southern Province , in Northern Province
Tristaniopsis minutiflora is an endemic tree from New Caledonia, where it only known from the Kaala massif, in the northwest of Grande Terre. It is found in open shrubland on ultramafic substrate between 600 and 700 m asl. Known from a single location, its area of occupancy (AOO) and extent of occurrence (EOO) are both equal to 4 km². The main threat is posed by recurrents bushfires in the area. Therefore, Tristaniopsis minutiflora is listed as Critically Endangered (CR) under criteria B1ab(iii,v)+2ab(iii,v).
Geographical area
T. minutiflora is endemic to New Caledonia, where it is only known from the Kaala massif, in the northwest of Grande Terre.
Population
Population size is unknown.
Habitat
T. minutiflora occurs in open shrubland on ultramafic substrate between 600 and 700 m asl.
Threats
The main threat is posed by recurrent bushfires in the area.
Conservation
T. minutiflora is protected by legislation in province Nord, but it does not occur in any protected areas. This species would benefit from in situ and ex situ emergency conservation actions. It is proposed that monitoring should occur to ensure the persistence of the known population. To ensure the preservation of a viable population, it is recommended to inform the DSCGR (government department overseeing firefighting actions) on the presence of the species in the concerned areas. Moreover, it is suggested to promote its growing in nurseries and use in green space planning, as well as raising awareness on this species amongst local stakeholders.
Bibliography
Dawson J.W. 1992. Flore de la Nouvelle-Calédonie et dépendances. Volume 18 : Myrtacées Leptospermoïdées.
Endemia.nc 2016. Faune et Flore de Nouvelle-Calédonie.
Experts
Assessor(s): Amice, R., Butin, J., Fleurot, D., Garnier, D., Goxe, J., Héquet, V., Lannuzel, G., Suprin, B., Veillon, J.
Reviewer(s): Vandrot, H.
Facilitator(s): Warimavute, G., Tanguy, V.