CR

Eugenia pithecocephala

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Eugenia pithecocephala faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion within its restricted range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while urban expansion and cattle ranching continue to reduce the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree survives.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments in southeastern Brazil, typically growing in humid montane forests at elevations between 800-1200 meters. The species requires well-drained soils and the specific microclimate conditions found in mature forest understory environments.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia pithecocephala classified as Critically Endangered?
Eugenia pithecocephala is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Eugenia pithecocephala faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion within its restricted range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while urban expansion and cattle ranching continue to reduce the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree survives.
Where does Eugenia pithecocephala live?
Eugenia pithecocephala occurs in Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Eugenia pithecocephala?
The main threats to Eugenia pithecocephala are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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