Taxonomy
Red List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 31/01/2023Phragmites karka is an autochtonous herb from New Caledonia where it is widely distributed in the east coast area of Grande Terre, with some rare observations in the south (Dumbéa). This species occurs along watercourse and marshland in gallery forest and grassland up to 200 m asl. This species is very common and it does not seem to be threatened. Its extent of occurrence (EOO) and area of occupancy (AOO) are estimated at 6,748 and 64 km², respectively. Therefore, Phragmites karka is listed as Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
Phragmites karka is an autochtonous herb from New Caledonia where it is widely distributed in the east coast area of Grande Terre, with some rare observations in the south (Dumbéa).
Population
Population size is unknown, but field observations indicate that this species is common.
Habitat
Phragmites karka occurs along watercourse and marshland in gallery forest and grassland up to 200 m asl.
Threats
This species is common and it does not seem to be threatened.
Conservation
Phragmites karka is not protected by legislation in New Caledonia and it does not occur in any protected area.
Bibliography
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Experts
Assessor(s): Amice, R., Barrière, R., Bruy, D., Butaud, J., Cazé, H., Eltabet, N., Garnier, D., Laudereau, C.
Reviewer(s): Lannuzel, G.
Facilitator(s): Warimavute, G., Fourdrain, A.