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Eugenia joenssonii

Declining

Overview

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

Eugenia joenssonii faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' restricted 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 species inhabits humid Atlantic Forest remnants in southeastern Brazil, typically found in understory and mid-canopy layers of primary and well-preserved secondary forests. It requires consistent moisture levels and forest cover, making it highly dependent on intact forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia joenssonii classified as Endangered?
Eugenia joenssonii 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 joenssonii faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' restricted 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 joenssonii live?
Eugenia joenssonii 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 joenssonii?
The main threats to Eugenia joenssonii 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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