VU

Eugenia goniocalyx

Unknown

Overview

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

Eugenia goniocalyx faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural regeneration. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments, typically growing in well-drained soils on hillsides and forest edges at elevations between 200-800 meters. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations, often associated with other endemic Myrtaceae species in the highly threatened Atlantic Forest biome.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia goniocalyx classified as Vulnerable?
Eugenia goniocalyx is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Eugenia goniocalyx faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural regeneration. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.
Where does Eugenia goniocalyx live?
Eugenia goniocalyx 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 goniocalyx?
The main threats to Eugenia goniocalyx 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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