Taxonomy
Red List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 08/11/2022
Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus is an endemic shrub and tree widely distributed across the Grande Terre, as well as in Belep islands. This species occurs in scrublands and forests in various substrates up to 900 m asl. Its extent of occurrence (EOO) is equal to 17,330 km² and its area of occupancy (AOO) equal to 672 km². It is quite common and does not seem threatened. Therefore, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus is listed as Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus is endemic to New Caledonia where it is widely distributed across the Grande Terre, as well as in Belep islands.
Population
The population size is not known. Field observations indicate that the species is quite common.
Habitat
This species occurs in scrublands and forests in various substrates up to 900 m asl.
Threats
This species does not seem to be threatened.
Conservation
Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus is not protected by legislation in New Caledonia but it does occur in several protected areas : Côte Oubliée, Forêt de Saille, Barrage de Yaté, Haute Dumbéa, la Dumbéa, Massif du Kouakoué.
Bibliography
Munzinger J., Morat Ph., Jaffré T., Gâteblé G., Pillon Y., Rouhan G., Bruy, D., Veillon J.-M., & M. Chalopin 2020. FLORICAL: Checklist of the vascular indigenous flora of New Caledonia [continuously updated].
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.
Pillon, Y. 2023. Taxonomic notes on New Caledonian Malpighiales: Acridocarpus, Crossostylis, Erythroxylum, and Xylosma. Phytotaxa(583 (2)) , p.207-212.
Experts
Assessor(s): Amice, R., Bruy, D., Cazé, H., Garnier, D., Laudereau, C., Mandaoué, L., Eltabet, N., Vandrot, H.
Reviewer(s): Gâteblé, G.
Facilitator(s): Warimavute, G., Fourdrain, A.