Taxonomy
Red List Status -
Near Threatened (NT) , assessed in 10/05/2016Pycnandra montana is an endemic tree of New Caledonia restricted to four locations in Grande Terre: Massif du Kouakoué, Dzumac, Forêt de Saille, Mont Do. It is found in dense humid forest on ultramafic substrate at an altitudinal range 800-1,200 m asl. This species does not seem significantly threatened, but bushfires could have an impact. Its area of occupancy (AOO) being estimated to be 24 km², Pycnandra montana is considered Near Threatened (NT) close to VU D2 because of its small number of subpopulations and narrow AOO, with a threat that could potentially have an impact on the species, but would not be sufficient to drive to CR or EX in a short period of time.
Geographical area
Pycnandra montana is an endemic tree restricted to four locations in Grande Terre: Massif du Kouakoué, Dzumac, Forêt de Saille, Mont Do.
Population
It is known from four subpopulations. This species is fairly common on Mount Dzumac, where about 30 trees were observed in a single 1 ha plot.
Habitat
Pycnandra montana is found in dense humid forest on ultramafic substrate at an altitudinal range 800-1,200 m asl.
Threats
This species does not seem globally threatened. Some subpopulations may be threatened by bushfires (Dzumac, Mont Do) but a continuing decline can not be highlighted.
Conservation
Unprotected by legislation, this species is found in three protected areas : Mont Do, Forêt de Saille, Massif du Kouakoué.
Bibliography
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.
Endemia.nc 2016. Faune et Flore de Nouvelle-Calédonie.
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): Cazé, H., Garnier, D., Goxe, J., Héquet, V., McCoy, S.
Reviewer(s): Gâteblé, G.
Contributor(s): Munzinger, J., Swenson, U.
Facilitator(s): Bernard-Musmann, M., Maura, J.