CR

Eugenia micranthoides

Declining

Overview

Eugenia micranthoides is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is endemic to Peru.

Eugenia micranthoides faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat, while climate change alters the specific environmental conditions this endemic species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Eugenia micranthoides inhabits tropical and subtropical forests, typically found in humid lowland areas with well-drained soils. The species occurs in both primary and secondary forest environments, often along forest edges and in areas with partial canopy cover.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Plinia caricensis

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Puya fastuosa

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Puya pratensis

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Puya ramonii

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Copper Shark

Carcharhinus brachyurus

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia micranthoides classified as Critically Endangered?
Eugenia micranthoides 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 micranthoides faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat, while climate change alters the specific environmental conditions this endemic species requires for survival.
Where does Eugenia micranthoides live?
Eugenia micranthoides occurs in Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Eugenia micranthoides?
The main threats to Eugenia micranthoides are 2.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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