VU

Eugenia fernandopoana

Declining

Overview

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

Eugenia fernandopoana faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Bioko Island's montane forests are cleared for agricultural expansion and human settlement. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native cloud forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture-dependent conditions essential for this endemic tree's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits the montane cloud forests of Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea, typically found at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It thrives in the moist, fog-shrouded environments characteristic of tropical montane ecosystems with high humidity and consistent moisture levels.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia fernandopoana classified as Vulnerable?
Eugenia fernandopoana 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 fernandopoana faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Bioko Island's montane forests are cleared for agricultural expansion and human settlement. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native cloud forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture-dependent conditions essential for this endemic tree's survival.
Where does Eugenia fernandopoana live?
Eugenia fernandopoana occurs in Cameroon, Central African Republic, and Equatorial Guinea. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Eugenia fernandopoana?
The main threats to Eugenia fernandopoana 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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