Eugenia jaffrei is an endemic shrub from New Caledonia. It is only known from two subpopulations, Koniambo and Katépahié, restricted to the north west massifs of the Grande Terre. This species is found in shrubland on ultramafic substrate at an altitudinal range of 500-610 m asl. The main identified threats are linked to habitat damage by uncontrolled bushfires and mining activities at Koniambo massifs. Its extent of occurrence (EOO) and area of occupancy (AOO) are both estimated to be 16 km² while the number of locations are estimated to be three. Eugenia jaffrei is therefore assessed as Endangered (EN) with criteria B1ab(ii,iii,v)+2ab(ii,iii,v) with a continuing decline of habitat quality and number of mature individuals.

Geographical area

Eugenia jaffrei is endemic to New Caledonia where it is only known from two subpopulations, Koniambo and Katépahié, restricted to the north west massifs of the Grande Terre.

Population

The population size is is not known.

Habitat

This species is found in shrubland on ultramafic substrate at an altitudinal range of 500-610 m asl.

Threats

The main identified threats are linked to habitat damage by uncontrolled bushfires and mining activities at Koniambo massifs.

Conservation

Eugenia jaffrei is protected by legislation 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 search areas surrounding of the two known subpopulations, to monitor subpopulations, and to preserve a viable population within delimited perimeters.

Bibliography

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.

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., Cazé, H., Fleurot, D., Garnier, D., Héquet, V., Lagrange, A., Lannuzel, G., Laudereau, C., McCoy, S., Vandrot, H.

Reviewer(s): Pillon, Y.

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