CR

Eugenia circumdata

Declining

Overview

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

Eugenia circumdata faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion of its native Atlantic Forest habitat in Brazil. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while urban expansion and cattle ranching continue to reduce the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree survives.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian tree species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments, typically growing in humid lowland and montane forests with rich, well-drained soils. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations within its highly restricted geographic range.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia circumdata classified as Critically Endangered?
Eugenia circumdata 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 circumdata faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion of its native Atlantic Forest habitat in Brazil. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while urban expansion and cattle ranching continue to reduce the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree survives.
Where does Eugenia circumdata live?
Eugenia circumdata 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 circumdata?
The main threats to Eugenia circumdata 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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