Taxonomy
Artia balansae
Synonyms
Parsonsia balansae Baill.Red List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 02/05/2019
Artia balansae is an endemic liana of New Caledonia, restricted to the Grand Massif Sud of Grande Terre. This species occurs in shrubland on ultramafic substrates, up to 750 m asl. It is common and does not seem to be significantly threatened. Therefore despite having an Extent of Occurrence (EOO) equal to 4,262 km² and a minimum Area of Occupancy (AOO) of 144 km², Artia balansae is assessed as Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
Artia balansae is an endemic species of New Caledonia restricted in the Grand Massif Sud de la Grande Terre, from Goro to Poro.
Population
Population size is unknown but field observations indicate a common species.
Habitat
Artia balansae occurs in shrubland on ultramafic substrate, up to 750 m asl.
Threats
This species does not seem globally threatened. However, some subpopulations may be impacted by bushfires Houailou, Kouaoua, Thio, Canala, Mont Dore) and mining activities at Nakéty, Goro, Camp des sapins, Plateau and Vulcain.
Conservation
Artia balansae is not protected by legislation in New Caledonia and occurs in several protected areas: Mont Mou, Parc des Grandes Fougères, Barrage de Yaté, Haute Dumbéa, la Dumbéa, Massif du Kouakoué, Montagne des sources.
Bibliography
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.
Endemia.nc 2016. Faune et Flore de Nouvelle-Calédonie.
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.