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Eugenia itajurensis

Declining

Overview

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

Eugenia itajurensis faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while urban development continues to encroach on remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species inhabits humid Atlantic Forest remnants, typically found in well-preserved forest understory and edge environments. It occurs in montane and submontane forest zones where consistent moisture levels support the diverse plant communities characteristic of this critically threatened biome.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia itajurensis classified as Endangered?
Eugenia itajurensis 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 itajurensis faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while urban development continues to encroach on remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Eugenia itajurensis live?
Eugenia itajurensis 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 itajurensis?
The main threats to Eugenia itajurensis 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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