Taxonomy
Porpax karikouyensis
Synonyms
Eria karicouyensis Schltr. • Dendrobium arthrobulbum Kraenzl.Red List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 28/06/2016
Porpax karikouyensis is an endemic epiphytic orchid of New Caledonia, widespread in Grande Terre, from Tiébaghi in the north to la Fausse Yaté in the south. Eria karicouyensis occurs in humid forest at an altitudinal range of 200-1,150 m asl. This species does not seem globally threatened. Porpax karikouyensis is considered Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
Porpax karikouyensis is an endemic epiphytic orchid of New Caledonia, widespread in Grande Terre, from Tiébaghi in the north to la Fausse Yaté in the south of Grande Terre.
Population
Population size is unknown.
Habitat
Porpax karikouyensis occurs in humid forest at an altitudinal range 200-1,150 m asl.
Threats
This species does not seem globally threatened. Some subpopulations may be threatened by mining activities: Koniambo (KNS), Goro (VALE), Tiebaghi (SLN), Kopeto (SLN).
Conservation
Porpax karikouyensis is protected by legislation in Province Nord and Province Sud and it does occur in six protected areas : Côte Oubliée, Montagne des sources, Pic du grand Kaori, Vallée de la Thy.
Bibliography
Hallé N.; Aubréville A.; Leroy J. F.; 1977. Flore de la Nouvelle-Calédonie et dépendances. Volume 08 : Orchidaceae.
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.
Experts
Assessor(s): Laudereau, C., Butin, J., Antheaume, C., Cazé, H., Cazé, H., Fleurot, D., Garnier, D., Gâteblé, G., Maura, J.
Reviewer(s): Tanguy, V.
Facilitator(s): Tanguy, V., Maura, J.