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Eugenia itacarensis

Declining

Overview

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

Eugenia itacarensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted range in Bahia's Atlantic Forest. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while urban development around coastal areas continues to reduce available forest patches. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits the humid Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of Bahia, Brazil, typically found in lowland and submontane forest areas. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations within the highly threatened Atlantic Forest biome.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia itacarensis classified as Endangered?
Eugenia itacarensis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Eugenia itacarensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted range in Bahia's Atlantic Forest. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while urban development around coastal areas continues to reduce available forest patches. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Eugenia itacarensis live?
Eugenia itacarensis 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 itacarensis?
The main threats to Eugenia itacarensis 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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