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Eugenia caatingicola

Declining

Overview

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

Eugenia caatingicola faces severe pressure from ongoing habitat destruction within Brazil's Caatinga biome, where dry forest ecosystems are being converted for agriculture and cattle ranching. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments at risk from edge effects and genetic isolation. Climate change poses an additional threat through increased drought frequency and intensity in an already arid environment.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species occurs exclusively in the Caatinga dry forest biome of northeastern Brazil, inhabiting thorny scrubland and deciduous woodland areas. It grows in well-drained soils typical of semi-arid environments, often associated with rocky outcrops and seasonal watercourses.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia caatingicola classified as Endangered?
Eugenia caatingicola 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 caatingicola faces severe pressure from ongoing habitat destruction within Brazil's Caatinga biome, where dry forest ecosystems are being converted for agriculture and cattle ranching. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments at risk from edge effects and genetic isolation. Climate change poses an additional threat through increased drought frequency and intensity in an already arid environment.
Where does Eugenia caatingicola live?
Eugenia caatingicola 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 caatingicola?
The main threats to Eugenia caatingicola 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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