CR

Eugenia gastropogena

Declining

Overview

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

Eugenia gastropogena faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered species is endemic to specific forest ecosystems, typically found in humid tropical or subtropical forests with particular soil and moisture requirements. It occupies a very restricted geographic range, making it highly dependent on the preservation of its specialized habitat conditions.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia gastropogena classified as Critically Endangered?
Eugenia gastropogena 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 gastropogena faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Eugenia gastropogena live?
Eugenia gastropogena 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 gastropogena?
The main threats to Eugenia gastropogena 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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