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Eugenia goiapabana

Declining

Overview

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

Eugenia goiapabana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native Cerrado habitat. Urban development around its limited range in Goiás state has further reduced available habitat, while the species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats. Fire regimes altered by human activities also pose significant risks to remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species occurs in Cerrado savanna vegetation and gallery forests in Goiás state, Brazil. It typically grows in well-drained soils of the Brazilian tropical savanna ecosystem, often associated with riparian zones and forest edges.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia goiapabana classified as Endangered?
Eugenia goiapabana 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 goiapabana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native Cerrado habitat. Urban development around its limited range in Goiás state has further reduced available habitat, while the species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats. Fire regimes altered by human activities also pose significant risks to remaining populations.
Where does Eugenia goiapabana live?
Eugenia goiapabana 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 goiapabana?
The main threats to Eugenia goiapabana 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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