Taxonomy
Red List Status -
Endangered (EN) , assessed in 10/05/2016Protected species -
in Southern Province
Pycnandra blaffartii is an endemic shrub/small tree of the north-east part of Grande Terre in New Caledonia. It is found in forest at high altitude on volcano-sedimentary substrate. The main threats impacting this species come from habitat degradation caused by invasive species (Feral pigs). Its area of occupancy (AOO) and extent of occurrence (EOO) being both estimated to 12 km², Pycnandra blaffartii is considered Endangered (EN) using criteria B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii) with an estimation of two locations and a decline of habitat quality.
Geographical area
Pycnandra blaffartii is endemic small tree or shrub restricted to the north-east part of Grande Terre, from Mont Colnett to Mont Panié.
Population
It is known from three subpopulations : Mont colnett, Tao and Mont Panié.
Habitat
This species is found in dense humid forest at high altitude (1250-1550 m asl.) on volcano-sedimentary substrate.
Threats
The main threats impacting this species come from habitat degradation caused by invasive species (Feral pigs).
Conservation
Unprotected by legislation, this species is found in one protected area : Mont Panié. This species would benefit from ex-situ conservation actions.
Bibliography
Endemia.nc 2016. Faune et Flore de Nouvelle-Calédonie.
Swenson U. and Muzinger J. 2016. Five new species and a systematic synopsis of Pycnandra (Sapotaceae), the largest endemic genus in New Caledonia. Australian Systematic Botany(29) , p.1-40.
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.
Swenson U. and Muzinger J. 2010. Revision of Pycnandra subgenus Achradotypus (Sapotaceae), with five new species from New Caledonia. Australian Systematic Botany(23) , p.185-216.
Experts
Assessor(s): Amice, R., Dumontet, V., Fleurot, D., Vandrot, H., Veillon, J.
Reviewer(s): Gâteblé, G.
Contributor(s): Munzinger, J., Swenson, U.
Facilitator(s): Tanguy, V.