Taxonomy
Sarcomelicope glauca
Red List Status -
Critically Endangered (CR) , assessed in 24/10/2017Protected species -
in Southern Province , in Northern ProvinceSarcomelicope glauca is a shrub endemic to New Caledonia, only known from one locality on Ile des Pins (Pic N'Ga). It occurs in shrubland on ultramafic substrate up to 200 m asl. Its area of occupancy (AOO) and extent of occurrence (EOO) are both equal to 4 km². The main identified threat is habitat degradation by uncontrolled bushfires. This species is therefore listed as Critically Endangered (CR) under criteria B1ab(iii,v)+2ab(iii,v) with a decline of habitat quality and number of mature individuals.
Geographical area
S. glauca is endemic to New Caledonia, where it is found only on Ile des Pins, at Pic N'Ga.
Population
Only one population (Pic N'Ga) has been identified, its size is unknown, but field observations indicate the species is rather abundant on the summit and along the river.
Habitat
S. glauca occurs in shrubland on ultramafic substrate up to 200 m asl.
Threats
The main identified threat is habitat degradation by uncontrolled bushfires.
Conservation
S. glauca is protected by legislation in Province Sud, but it doesn't occur in any protected areas. This species would benefit from ex-situ and in-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 (emergency services) and local Management Committee on the presence of the species in the concerned area, and a protected area should be established in Pic N'Ga.
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., Barrabé, L., Barrière, R., Bruy, D., Cazé, H., Lannuzel, G.
Reviewer(s): Meyer, S.
Contributor(s): Gâteblé, G.
Facilitator(s): Tanguy, V.