CR

Eugenia hermesiana

Declining

Overview

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

Eugenia hermesiana faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its fragmented habitat remnants. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns that affect the humid forest conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species inhabits humid Atlantic Forest remnants, typically found in understory environments of coastal and montane forests. It requires well-preserved forest conditions with high humidity and stable microclimatic conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia hermesiana classified as Critically Endangered?
Eugenia hermesiana 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 hermesiana faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its fragmented habitat remnants. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns that affect the humid forest conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Eugenia hermesiana live?
Eugenia hermesiana 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 hermesiana?
The main threats to Eugenia hermesiana 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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