Taxonomy
Red List Status -
Least Concern (LC) , assessed in 07/04/2017
Hachettea austrocaledonica is an endemic parasite saprophyte of New Caledonia widespread on Grande Terre from Pouébo in the north to Yaté in the south. Hachettea austrocaledonica occurs in humid forest at an altitudinal range 400-1,300 m asl. This species does not seem directly threatened. This species has a high phylogenetic importance as it is the only species of the endemic genus Hachettea. Hachettea austrocaledonica is considered Least Concern (LC).
Geographical area
Hachettea austrocaledonica is an endemic parasite saprophyte of New Caledonia widespread on Grande Terre from Pouébo in the north to Yaté in the south.
Population
Population size is unknown. This species is rather common.
Habitat
Hachettea austrocaledonica occurs in humid forest at an altitudinal range 400-1,300 m asl.
Threats
This species does not seem globally threatened. Some subpopulations may be threatened by mining activities: Camp des sapins (SLN).
Conservation
Unprotected by legislation, this species occurs in several protected areas : Haute Dumbéa, Mont Mou, la Dumbéa, Massif du Kouakoué, Montagne des sources, Pic Ningua, Forêt de Saille, Haute Yaté, Rivière bleue, Mont Humboldt This species has a high phylogenetic importance as it is the only species of the endemic genus Hachettea.
Bibliography
Munzinger J., Morat Ph., Jaffré T., Gâteblé G., Pillon Y., Tronchet F., Veillon J.-M. and M. Chalopin 2016. FLORICAL: Checklist of the vascular indigenous flora of New Caledonia. vers. 22.IV.2016.
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): Veillon, J., Amice, R., Bruy, D., Butin, J., Fleurot, D., Garnier, D., Gâteblé, G., Goxe, J., Suprin, B.
Reviewer(s): Pillon, Y.
Facilitator(s): Maura, J., Warimavute, G., Tanguy, V.