CR

Eugenia acutissima

Unknown

Overview

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

Eugenia acutissima faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion of its native Atlantic Forest habitat in Brazil. Urban expansion and infrastructure development have further fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic species occurs. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and edge effects from surrounding human activities.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments, typically occurring in humid montane forests and forest edges at moderate elevations. It grows in the understory and canopy of these highly threatened tropical forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia acutissima classified as Critically Endangered?
Eugenia acutissima 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 acutissima faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion of its native Atlantic Forest habitat in Brazil. Urban expansion and infrastructure development have further fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic species occurs. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and edge effects from surrounding human activities.
Where does Eugenia acutissima live?
Eugenia acutissima occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Eugenia acutissima?
The main threats to Eugenia acutissima 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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