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Eugenia mattosii

Declining

Overview

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

Eugenia mattosii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while selective logging targets the mature forest canopy where this endemic tree species thrives. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the species' reproductive cycles and seedling establishment.

Threat summary

Habitat

Eugenia mattosii is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it occurs in humid montane forests and forest edges at elevations between 800-1,200 meters. The species requires well-drained soils and partial canopy cover, typically growing as an understory to mid-canopy tree in areas with consistent moisture and protection from direct sunlight.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia mattosii classified as Endangered?
Eugenia mattosii 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 mattosii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while selective logging targets the mature forest canopy where this endemic tree species thrives. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the species' reproductive cycles and seedling establishment.
Where does Eugenia mattosii live?
Eugenia mattosii 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 mattosii?
The main threats to Eugenia mattosii 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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