Eugenia lamprophylla
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Eugenia lamprophylla faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest region. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural regeneration. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.
Habitat
This endemic species occurs in remnant Atlantic Forest fragments, typically in well-drained soils of coastal and montane forest ecosystems. It shows preference for secondary forest edges and disturbed areas within its native forest matrix.