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Eugenia lacistema

Declining

Overview

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

Eugenia lacistema faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest region. Deforestation for cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation has fragmented its remaining habitat into isolated patches. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions, while climate change threatens to alter the humid forest conditions it requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits humid Atlantic Forest remnants in southeastern Brazil, typically found in the understory of primary and secondary forests. It requires well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels characteristic of coastal mountain forests between 200-800 meters elevation.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia lacistema classified as Endangered?
Eugenia lacistema 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 lacistema faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest region. Deforestation for cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation has fragmented its remaining habitat into isolated patches. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions, while climate change threatens to alter the humid forest conditions it requires for survival.
Where does Eugenia lacistema live?
Eugenia lacistema 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 lacistema?
The main threats to Eugenia lacistema 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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