CR

Eugenia camptophylla

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Overview

Eugenia camptophylla is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is a tree endemic to Peninsular Malaysia. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Eugenia camptophylla faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. Urban expansion and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining forest patches, isolating small populations and reducing genetic diversity. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and climate-induced changes in precipitation patterns.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species inhabits remnant patches of Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica), typically found in humid lowland and montane forests with rich, well-drained soils. It occurs in both primary forest fragments and secondary growth areas, often along forest edges and in partially disturbed woodland environments.

Other threatened species in MYRTACEAE

VU

Myrcia carioca

Declining
CR

Myrcia solitaria

Declining
EN

Plinia caricensis

Declining
EN

Myrciaria pallida

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia camptophylla classified as Critically Endangered?
Eugenia camptophylla 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 camptophylla faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. Urban expansion and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining forest patches, isolating small populations and reducing genetic diversity. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and climate-induced changes in precipitation patterns.
Where does Eugenia camptophylla live?
Eugenia camptophylla 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 camptophylla?
The main threats to Eugenia camptophylla 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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