Eugenia heterochroa
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Eugenia heterochroa faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the 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 land-use changes, while selective logging targets mature specimens for their valuable timber.
Habitat
This endemic tree species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments, typically growing in well-drained soils on hillsides and forest edges at elevations between 200-800 meters. It requires partial canopy cover and is most commonly found in secondary forest regeneration areas with adequate moisture retention.