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Eugenia glabra

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Overview

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

Eugenia glabra faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Caribbean. Deforestation for cattle ranching and crop cultivation has fragmented its remaining forest habitat, while coastal development threatens lowland populations. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, with many subpopulations now isolated in small forest remnants.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Caribbean tree species inhabits tropical moist forests, typically in lowland and submontane areas up to 800 meters elevation. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations, often along forest edges and in gallery forests near streams.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia glabra classified as Endangered?
Eugenia glabra 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 glabra faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Caribbean. Deforestation for cattle ranching and crop cultivation has fragmented its remaining forest habitat, while coastal development threatens lowland populations. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, with many subpopulations now isolated in small forest remnants.
Where does Eugenia glabra live?
Eugenia glabra 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 glabra?
The main threats to Eugenia glabra 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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