CR

Eugenia ilalensis

Declining

Overview

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

Eugenia ilalensis faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in Ecuador. The species' restriction to a single locality makes it exceptionally vulnerable to habitat destruction, with any significant disturbance potentially leading to extinction. Urban development pressures and conversion of native forest to agricultural land continue to fragment and reduce the remaining habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species is restricted to montane cloud forests and humid subtropical forests in the Andes of Ecuador. It occurs in a very limited altitudinal range within primary and secondary forest remnants characterized by high humidity and persistent cloud cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia ilalensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Eugenia ilalensis 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 ilalensis faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in Ecuador. The species' restriction to a single locality makes it exceptionally vulnerable to habitat destruction, with any significant disturbance potentially leading to extinction. Urban development pressures and conversion of native forest to agricultural land continue to fragment and reduce the remaining habitat patches.
Where does Eugenia ilalensis live?
Eugenia ilalensis 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 ilalensis?
The main threats to Eugenia ilalensis 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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