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Eugenia brownsbergii

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Overview

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

Eugenia brownsbergii faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in Suriname's interior forests. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have reduced its already limited range, while the species' apparent endemism to specific forest types makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction. Climate change may further stress remaining populations by altering the moisture and temperature conditions of its specialized montane forest habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits the montane and submontane forests of Suriname's interior highlands, particularly in areas with well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels. It appears to be restricted to specific elevational zones within tropical rainforest ecosystems.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia brownsbergii classified as Endangered?
Eugenia brownsbergii is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Eugenia brownsbergii faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in Suriname's interior forests. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have reduced its already limited range, while the species' apparent endemism to specific forest types makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction. Climate change may further stress remaining populations by altering the moisture and temperature conditions of its specialized montane forest habitat.
Where does Eugenia brownsbergii live?
Eugenia brownsbergii occurs in Brazil, French Guiana, and Suriname. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Eugenia brownsbergii?
The main threats to Eugenia brownsbergii 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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