CR

Eugenia binata

Declining

Overview

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

Eugenia binata faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat, while climate change poses additional stress through altered precipitation patterns affecting this moisture-dependent species.

Threat summary

Habitat

Eugenia binata inhabits tropical moist forests and forest edges, typically in areas with well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels. The species is adapted to specific microhabitat conditions within its native range, requiring particular soil chemistry and forest canopy structure for optimal growth and reproduction.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia binata classified as Critically Endangered?
Eugenia binata 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 binata faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat, while climate change poses additional stress through altered precipitation patterns affecting this moisture-dependent species.
Where does Eugenia binata live?
Eugenia binata 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 binata?
The main threats to Eugenia binata 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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