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Eugenia lagoensis

Declining

Overview

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

Eugenia lagoensis faces severe pressure from urban expansion and agricultural development around Lagos, Nigeria, where its coastal forest habitat is being rapidly converted. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection pressure for traditional medicinal uses has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specialized coastal forest ecosystem this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Eugenia lagoensis is endemic to coastal forests and forest margins in the Lagos region of southwestern Nigeria. The species occurs in lowland tropical forest fragments and secondary growth areas within 50 kilometers of the Atlantic coast.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia lagoensis classified as Endangered?
Eugenia lagoensis 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 lagoensis faces severe pressure from urban expansion and agricultural development around Lagos, Nigeria, where its coastal forest habitat is being rapidly converted. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection pressure for traditional medicinal uses has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specialized coastal forest ecosystem this endemic species requires.
Where does Eugenia lagoensis live?
Eugenia lagoensis 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 lagoensis?
The main threats to Eugenia lagoensis 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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