Taxonomy
Artia francii
Synonyms
Parsonsia francii GuillauminRed List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 02/05/2019
Artia francii is an endemic liana of New Caledonia, widely distributed on Grande Terre. This species occurs in dense humid forest, shrubland and in margin of dense humid forest on ultramafic and volcano-sedimentary substrates, up to 800 m asl. This species is common and does not seem to be significantly threatened. Therefore, despite having an Extent of Occurrence (EOO) equal to 8,854 km² and a minimum Area of Occupancy (AOO) of 116 km², A. francii is assessed as Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
Artia francii is endemic to New Caledonia where it has a large distribution in Grande Terre, from Goro to Voh.
Population
Population size is unknown but field observations indicate a common species.
Habitat
Artia francii occurs in dense humid forest, shrubland, up to 800m asl. mostly on ultramafic substrate but it can also be found on volcano-sedimentary substrate (Mont Tandji).
Threats
This species does not seem globally threatened. However, some subpopulations may be impacted by bushfires, invasive species (feral pigs, Sus scrofa and Rusa deer, Rusa timorensis) and mining activities.
Conservation
Artia francii is not protected by legislation in New Caledonia and occurs in 4 protected areas: Montagne des sources, Aoupinié, Haute Dumbéa, la Dumbéa.
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): Meyer, S., Warimavute, G.