CR

Eugenia hexovulata

Unknown

Overview

Eugenia hexovulata is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is endemic to Peru.

Eugenia hexovulata faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its restricted range within Brazil's Atlantic Forest. Urban expansion and agricultural conversion continue to reduce the already limited forest patches where this endemic species survives. The species' extremely small population size makes it highly vulnerable to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species inhabits remnant patches of Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica), typically in lowland and submontane forest environments. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations within its highly restricted geographic range.

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryEx-situ conservation

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CR

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EN

Plinia caricensis

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EN

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EN

Puya fastuosa

Unknown
EN

Puya pratensis

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CR

Puya ramonii

Unknown
VU

Copper Shark

Carcharhinus brachyurus

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia hexovulata classified as Critically Endangered?
Eugenia hexovulata 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 hexovulata faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its restricted range within Brazil's Atlantic Forest. Urban expansion and agricultural conversion continue to reduce the already limited forest patches where this endemic species survives. The species' extremely small population size makes it highly vulnerable to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks.
Where does Eugenia hexovulata live?
Eugenia hexovulata occurs in Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Eugenia hexovulata?
The main threats to Eugenia hexovulata are 1.1, 4.1, 5.3, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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