Paramollugo digyna is a small and discrete plant (growing up to 10 to 20 cm high), endemic from New Caledonia. This species has a discontinuous distribution across the shrubland and ultramafic substrates of Grande Terre and it is also present at Belep islands and Ile des Pins. Its altitudinal range is up to 460 m asl. Its area of occurence (EOO) is probably higher than the actual distribution as this small species is discrete. However field observations indicate a common species in ultramafic massifs. It has an Extent of Occurrence (EOO) equal to 15,205 km² and a minimum Area of Occupancy (AOO) of 68 km², but it does not appear to be threatened. Therefore, Paramollugo digyna is assessed as Least Concern (LC).

Geographical area

Paramollugo digyna is endemic to New Caledonia and it has a discontinuous distribution across the ultramafic substrates of Grande Terre and it is also present at Belep islands and Ile des Pins.

Population

Population size is unknown. However field observations indicate a common species in ultramafic massifs.

Habitat

Paramollugo digyna occurs in shrublands on ultramafic substrates up to 460 m asl.

Threats

This species does not seem to be threatened although some subpopulations may be threatened by mining activities and bushfires.

Conservation

Paramollugo digyna is not protected by legislation in New Caledonia and it does not occur in any protected areas.

Bibliography

Endemia.nc 2016. Faune et Flore de Nouvelle-Calédonie.

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].

Experts

Assessor(s): Amice, R., Bruy, D., Butin, J., Cazé, H., Fleurot, D., Héquet, V., Lannuzel, G., Laudereau, C., Mandaoué, L., Vandrot, H., Gâteblé, G.

Reviewer(s): Veillon, J.

Facilitator(s): Warimavute, G., Pillon, Y., Meyer, S.