CR

Eugenia klossii

Unknown

Overview

Eugenia klossii is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is a tree endemic to Peninsular Malaysia. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Eugenia klossii faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and logging activities. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment the remaining forest patches where this critically endangered tree species persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

Eugenia klossii inhabits lowland tropical rainforests, typically found in primary forest understory and forest edges. The species requires humid, shaded conditions characteristic of intact forest ecosystems in Southeast Asia.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Other threatened species in MYRTACEAE

VU

Myrcia carioca

Declining
CR

Myrcia solitaria

Declining
EN

Plinia caricensis

Declining
EN

Myrciaria pallida

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia klossii classified as Critically Endangered?
Eugenia klossii 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 klossii faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and logging activities. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment the remaining forest patches where this critically endangered tree species persists.
Where does Eugenia klossii live?
Eugenia klossii 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 klossii?
The main threats to Eugenia klossii 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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