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Eugenia espinhacensis

Declining

Overview

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

Eugenia espinhacensis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction in Brazil's Espinhaço Mountains, where mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented its specialized rocky outcrop environments. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while its slow growth rate and specific soil requirements hinder natural recovery. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate moisture balance of its high-altitude habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits rocky outcrops and quartzite formations in the Espinhaço Mountains of Minas Gerais, Brazil, typically growing in shallow soils between rock crevices at elevations above 1,000 meters. It requires well-drained, nutrient-poor soils and is adapted to the region's distinctive campo rupestre vegetation.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia espinhacensis classified as Endangered?
Eugenia espinhacensis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Eugenia espinhacensis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction in Brazil's Espinhaço Mountains, where mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented its specialized rocky outcrop environments. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while its slow growth rate and specific soil requirements hinder natural recovery. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate moisture balance of its high-altitude habitat.
Where does Eugenia espinhacensis live?
Eugenia espinhacensis 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 espinhacensis?
The main threats to Eugenia espinhacensis 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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