CR

Eugenia mensurensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Eugenia mensurensis faces severe threats from urban expansion and agricultural conversion within its extremely limited range in southeastern Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest understory. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid forest conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits the understory of Atlantic Forest remnants in southeastern Brazil, typically found in humid lowland and montane forests with dense canopy cover. It requires well-drained soils and the specific microclimate conditions provided by intact forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia mensurensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Eugenia mensurensis is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Eugenia mensurensis faces severe threats from urban expansion and agricultural conversion within its extremely limited range in southeastern Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest understory. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid forest conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Eugenia mensurensis live?
Eugenia mensurensis 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 mensurensis?
The main threats to Eugenia mensurensis 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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