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Eugenia fissurata

Declining

Overview

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

Eugenia fissurata faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Atlantic Forest fragments continue to be cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while its specialized habitat requirements restrict its ability to colonize new areas. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Eugenia fissurata is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it inhabits humid montane forests and forest edges. The species occurs in areas with high rainfall and consistent moisture levels, typically growing in the understory or forest margins of well-preserved forest fragments.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia fissurata classified as Endangered?
Eugenia fissurata 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 fissurata faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Atlantic Forest fragments continue to be cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while its specialized habitat requirements restrict its ability to colonize new areas. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Eugenia fissurata live?
Eugenia fissurata 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 fissurata?
The main threats to Eugenia fissurata 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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