CR

Eugenia culicina

Declining

Overview

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

Eugenia culicina faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban expansion and agricultural conversion in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest fragments. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Eugenia culicina inhabits moist tropical forests and forest edges in mountainous regions, typically occurring in areas with high humidity and consistent moisture levels. The species is adapted to specific microhabitat conditions within these forest ecosystems, often found in understory environments with rich, well-drained soils.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia culicina classified as Critically Endangered?
Eugenia culicina 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 culicina faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban expansion and agricultural conversion in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest fragments. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Eugenia culicina live?
Eugenia culicina 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 culicina?
The main threats to Eugenia culicina 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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