CR

Eugenia crassipetala

Declining

Overview

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

Eugenia crassipetala faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion within its restricted range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. The species' extremely limited distribution 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 forest environments. It requires well-preserved forest conditions with intact canopy cover and is found only within a very restricted geographic range in southeastern Brazil.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia crassipetala classified as Critically Endangered?
Eugenia crassipetala 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 crassipetala faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion within its restricted range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. The species' extremely limited distribution 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 crassipetala live?
Eugenia crassipetala 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 crassipetala?
The main threats to Eugenia crassipetala 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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