CR

Eugenia bojeri

Unknown

Overview

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

Eugenia bojeri faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its native range in Mauritius. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation and alter forest composition. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased cyclone intensity, which can devastate the remaining fragmented populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Eugenia bojeri is endemic to the native forests of Mauritius, where it grows in remnant patches of indigenous woodland and forest margins. The species typically occurs in humid, sheltered areas with well-drained soils at various elevations across the island.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia bojeri classified as Critically Endangered?
Eugenia bojeri 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 bojeri faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its native range in Mauritius. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation and alter forest composition. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased cyclone intensity, which can devastate the remaining fragmented populations.
Where does Eugenia bojeri live?
Eugenia bojeri 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 bojeri?
The main threats to Eugenia bojeri 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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