Exocarpos spathulatus is an endemic shrub of New Caledonia. It is known from four subpopulations restricted to the south of Grande Terre. This species was originally described from the Ngoye locality. This species has not been observed since the last observation in 2003, and recent prospections did not mange to relocate the species at Ngoye. This species occurs in shrubland and humid forest on ultramafic substrates, from 100-1,000 m asl. This species is threatened by bushfires and mining activity that contribute to the decline in its habitat quality. Its extent of occurrence (EOO) and area of occupancy (AOO) are estimated to be 80 km² and 28 km², respectively, with the number of locations equal to three. Therefore, E. spathulatus is considered Endangered (EN) under criteria B1ab(i,ii,iii,v)+2ab (i,ii,iii,v), with continuing declines in the concerned sub-criteria.

Geographical area

Exocarpos spathulatus is endemic to New Caledonia where it is restricted in the south of Grande Terre.This species was not observed since the last observation in 2003. This species was originally described with the Ngoye locality. However recent prospections did not mange to relocate the species at Ngoye.

Population

The population size is not known.

Habitat

This species occurs in shrubland and humid forest on ultramafic substrate, from 100- 1,000 m asl.

Threats

This species is threatened by bushfires and mining activity that contribute to the decline of its habitat quality.

Conservation

Exocarpos spathulatus is not protected by legislation in New Caledonia and it does not occur in any protected area. It is recommended to inform the DSCGR (emergency services) on the presence of the species in the concerned areas. It is recommended to pursue the searchs at Ngoye and its surroundings.

Bibliography

Jérémie, J.; Hoff, M.; Jonsell, B. 1997. Flore de la Nouvelle-Calédonie et dépendances. Volume 15 : Hernandiacées, Meliacées, Oncothecacées, Santalacées.

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].

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.

Experts

Assessor(s): Amice, R., Bruy, D., Cazé, H., Fleurot, D., Garnier, D., Héquet, V., Lagrange, A., Lannuzel, G., Laudereau, C., McCoy, S., Vandrot, H.

Reviewer(s): Pillon, Y.

Facilitator(s): Warimavute, G., Fourdrain, A.