Eugenia acrisepala
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Eugenia acrisepala faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat, while the species' specific ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to degraded environments.
Habitat
This endemic species inhabits the remaining fragments of Brazil's Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica), typically found in humid lowland and montane forests. It occurs in both primary and well-preserved secondary forest areas, showing preference for areas with dense canopy cover and high humidity levels.