Taxonomy
Red List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 02/05/2019
Corynocarpus dissimilis is an endemic big tree (up to 25 m high) of New Caledonia, widely distributed on Grande Terre as well as occurring on Lifou in the Loyalty Islands. This species is abundant and occurs in dense humid forest and dry forest on various substrates, up to 1,200 m asl. It does not seem to be significantly threatened. Therefore, despite having an Extent of Occurrence (EOO) equal to 28,493 km² and a minimum Area of Occupancy (AOO) of 112 km², Corynocarpus dissimilis is assessed as Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
Corynocarpus dissimilis is endemic to New Caledonia where it is widely distributed on Grande Terre as well as occurring on Lifou in the Loyalty Islands.
Population
Population size is unknown but field observations indicate a common species.
Habitat
Corynocarpus dissimilis occurs in dense humid forest and dry forest on various substrate, up to 1,200 m asl.
Threats
This species does not seem globally threatened. However, some subpopulations may be impacted by bushfires and invasive species (feral pigs, Sus scrofa and Rusa deer, Rusa timorensis).
Conservation
Corynocarpus dissimilis is not protected by any legislation in New Caledonia. It does occur in 3 protected areas: Forêt de Saille, Parc des Grandes Fougères, Aoupinié.
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.
Mlescot, M. & NoteBoom, H.P. &Villiers, J.-F. 1981. Flore de la Nouvelle Calédonie et dépendances. Volume 09 : Flacourtiaceae-Symplocaceae-Icacinaceae-Corynocarpaceae-Olacaceae.
Endemia.nc 2016. Faune et Flore de Nouvelle-Calédonie.
Experts
Assessor(s): Amice, R., Butin, J., Cazé, H., Garnier, D., McCoy, S., Veillon, J., Gâteblé, G., Fleurot, D., Laudereau, C., Suprin, B., Héquet, V., Bruy, D., Vandrot, H.
Reviewer(s): Lannuzel, G.
Facilitator(s): Warimavute, G., Meyer, S.