Taxonomy
Red List Status -
Near Threatened (NT) , assessed in 27/09/2022Protected species -
in Southern Province
Podonephelium cristagalli is an endemic tree of New Caledonia occurring in sclerophyllous forests. It has a discatered distribution across the Grande Terre from Mont Maa at the southern limit of the distribution to the Plaine Cirey at the upper limit. This species grows on volcano-sedimentary substrate up to 829 m asl. Field observation observed small regeneration of the species sometimes in degraded areas. And it grows on areas impacted by invasive species (Rusa deer) and uncontrolled bushfires. Its extent of occurrence (EOO) and area of occupancy (AOO) are 8,778 and 72 km², respectively, with a number of locations estimated to be over 10, perhaps more. Therefore, Podonephelium cristagalli is listed as Near Threatened (NT) close to VU B1ab(ii,iii,v)+B2ab(ii,iii,v).
Geographical area
Podonephelium cristagalli is endemic to New Caledonia where it has a discatered distribution across the Grande Terre from Mont Maa at the southern limit of the distribution to the Plaine Cirey at the upper limit.
Population
The population size is not known. The regeneration of the species is observed during field observations.
Habitat
Podonephelium cristagalli is occurring in sclerophyllous forests on volcano-sedimentary substrate up to 829 m asl.
Threats
Podonephelium cristagalli grows on areas impacted by invasive species (Rusa deer) and uncontrolled bushfires.
Conservation
Podonephelium cristagalli is not protected by legislation in New Caledonia and it does not occur in any protected areas.
Bibliography
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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].
Bouchet, P.; Jaffré, T. and Veillon J.-M. 1995. Plant extinction in New Caledonia: protection of sclerophyll forest urgently needed. Biodiversity and Conservation(4) , p.415-428.
Experts
Assessor(s): Amice, R., Barrière, R., Bruy, D., Cazé, H., Fleurot, D., Lagrange, A., Lannuzel, G., Laudereau, C., Mandaoué, L., Vandrot, H.
Reviewer(s): Meyer, S.
Facilitator(s): Warimavute, G., Fourdrain, A.