CR

Eugenia galeata

Declining

Overview

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

Eugenia galeata faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion of its native Atlantic Forest habitat in southeastern Brazil. Urban expansion and infrastructure development have further fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic species occurs. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and edge effects from surrounding developed areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments in southeastern Brazil, typically occurring in humid montane and submontane forests. It grows in the understory and forest edges of these highly threatened tropical forest ecosystems.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia galeata classified as Critically Endangered?
Eugenia galeata 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 galeata faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion of its native Atlantic Forest habitat in southeastern Brazil. Urban expansion and infrastructure development have further fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic species occurs. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and edge effects from surrounding developed areas.
Where does Eugenia galeata live?
Eugenia galeata occurs in Cuba. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Eugenia galeata?
The main threats to Eugenia galeata 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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