Taxonomy
Red List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 31/01/2023Sporobolus creber is an autochtonous herb from New Caledonia, where it is widely distributed across Grande Terre. It occurs in various habitats areas and substrates but rarely in ultramafic substrate up to 500 m asl. This species is very common and this species does not seem to be threatened. Indeed, this species resists direct grazing and human disturbance. Its extent of occurrence (EOO) and area of occupancy (AOO) are estimated at 8,822 and 72 km², respectively. Therefore, Sporobolus creber is listed as Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
Sporobolus creber is an autochtonous herb from New Caledonia, where it is widely distributed across Grande Terre.
Population
Population size is unknown, but field observations indicate that this species is common.
Habitat
Sporobolus creber occurs in various habitats areas and substrates but rarely in ultramafic substrate up to 500 m asl.
Threats
This species is very common and this species does not seem to be threatened. Indeed, this species resists direct grazing and human disturbance.
Conservation
Sporobolus creber is not protected by legislation in New Caledonia and it does not occur in any protected area.
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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.