VU

Eugenia cyrtophylloides

Unknown

Overview

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

Eugenia cyrtophylloides faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Brazil's Atlantic Forest continues to be cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized deforestation events, while fragmentation of remaining forest patches isolates populations and reduces genetic diversity. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the humid microclimate conditions this endemic species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species inhabits the humid understory of Atlantic Forest remnants, typically found in well-preserved primary forest areas with dense canopy cover. It requires the specific microclimate conditions of intact tropical rainforest, including high humidity and filtered sunlight.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia cyrtophylloides classified as Vulnerable?
Eugenia cyrtophylloides is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Eugenia cyrtophylloides faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Brazil's Atlantic Forest continues to be cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized deforestation events, while fragmentation of remaining forest patches isolates populations and reduces genetic diversity. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the humid microclimate conditions this endemic species requires for survival.
Where does Eugenia cyrtophylloides live?
Eugenia cyrtophylloides 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 cyrtophylloides?
The main threats to Eugenia cyrtophylloides 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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