Taxonomy
Depanthus pubescens
Red List Status -
Data Deficient (DD) , assessed in 02/05/2019
Depanthus pubescens is an endemic species of New Caledonia, found in the central part of Grande Terre. There have been potential observations at Farino and Hienghène, but specimens are required to confirm its presence there. This species is currently only definitely known from two herbarium specimens collected in 1956 and 1980 at col d'Amieu, found in humid forest on volcano-sedimentary substrate at an average altitude of 700 m asl. However, due to a lack of recent observations to clearly understand its full range, Depanthus pubescensis is considered as a Data Deficient (DD) species.
Geographical area
Depanthus pubescens is endemic of New Caledonia where it is found in the central part of Grande Terre. This species is only known from two herbarium specimens collected in 1956 and 1980 at col d'Amieu.
Population
Population size is unknown.
Habitat
Depanthus pubescens is found in humid forest on volcano-sedimentary substrate at an average altitude of 700 m asl.
Threats
No threats identified.
Conservation
This species is not protected by legislation in New Caledonia and it does not occur in any protected area. Field prospections and further herbarium specimens collection are recommended to have a better estimate its population and its status.
Bibliography
Endemia.nc 2016. Faune et Flore de Nouvelle-Calédonie.
Morat, P.; Jaffré, T.; Tronchet, F.; Munzinger, J.; Pillon, Y.; Veillon, J.-M. and Chalopin, M. 2012. Le référentiel taxonomique Florical et les caractéristiques de la flore vasculaire indigène de la Nouvelle-Calédonie [The taxonomic database « FLORICAL » and characteristics of the indigenous flora of New Caledonia]. Adansonia sér 3(34) , p.177-219.
Experts
Assessor(s): Amice, R., Butin, J., Cazé, H., Garnier, D., McCoy, S., Veillon, J., Gâteblé, G., Fleurot, D., Laudereau, C., Suprin, B., Héquet, V., Bruy, D., Vandrot, H.
Reviewer(s): Lannuzel, G.
Facilitator(s): Warimavute, G., Meyer, S.