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Eugenia mcvaughii

Declining

Overview

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

Eugenia mcvaughii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in western Mexico. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while cattle grazing degrades remaining forest understory where seedlings establish. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the cloud forest ecosystems this endemic species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

Eugenia mcvaughii is endemic to cloud forests and humid montane woodlands in the Sierra Madre Occidental of western Mexico. The species typically occurs at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters in areas with persistent fog and high humidity.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia mcvaughii classified as Endangered?
Eugenia mcvaughii 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 mcvaughii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in western Mexico. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while cattle grazing degrades remaining forest understory where seedlings establish. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the cloud forest ecosystems this endemic species depends upon.
Where does Eugenia mcvaughii live?
Eugenia mcvaughii occurs in Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Eugenia mcvaughii?
The main threats to Eugenia mcvaughii 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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