Taxonomy
Cleidion spathulatum
Synonyms
Cleidion paucidentatum S.MooreRed List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 05/04/2018
Cleidion spathulatum is an endemic shrub or tree of New Caledonia largely distributed in Grande Terre while it is absent in the northwestern massifs and the Massif du Sud. It occurs in dense humid forest on volcano-sedimentary substrate, from 50 to 1,100 m asl. With an extent of occurrence (EOO) equal to 6,531 km² and an area of occupancy (AOO) of 148 km², C. spathulatum is assessed as Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
C. spathulatum is endemic of New Caledonia where it is largely distributed in Grande Terre while it is absent in the northwestern massifs and the Massif du Sud.
Population
Population size is unknown but field observations show it is a common and abundant species.
Habitat
C. spathulatum occurs in dense humid forest on volcano-sedimentary substrate, from 50 to 1,100 m asl.
Threats
This species does not seem to be threatened, although some subpopulations may be impacted by fires, Rusa deer (Rusa timorensis) and feral pigs (Sus scrofa).
Conservation
This species is not protected by any legislation in New Caledonia but it does occur in two protected areas: Aoupinié and Mont Panié.
Bibliography
Endemia.nc 2016. Faune et Flore de Nouvelle-Calédonie.
McPherson G.D & Tirel C. 1987. Flore de la Nouvelle-Calédonie et dépendances. Volume 14: Euphorbiaceae I.
Munzinger J., Morat Ph., Jaffré T., Gâteblé G., Pillon Y., Tronchet F., Veillon J.-M. and M. Chalopin 2016. FLORICAL: Checklist of the vascular indigenous flora of New Caledonia. vers. 22.IV.2016.
Experts
Assessor(s): Amice, R., Bruy, D., Butin, J., Cazé, H., Chambrey, C., Dumontet, V., Fleurot, D., Garnier, D., Gâteblé, G., Goxe, J., Hequet, V., Veillon, J.
Reviewer(s): Lannuzel, G.
Facilitator(s): Barrabé, L., Warimavute, G., Meyer, S.