CR

Eugenia molinae

Declining

Overview

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

Eugenia molinae faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Chile's central valleys. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Invasive plant species further degrade the native forest understory where this endemic tree naturally occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

Eugenia molinae is endemic to Chile's Mediterranean-climate central valleys, where it grows in native sclerophyllous forests and woodland remnants. The species typically occurs in well-drained soils on hillsides and valley floors between 200-800 meters elevation.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia molinae classified as Critically Endangered?
Eugenia molinae 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 molinae faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Chile's central valleys. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Invasive plant species further degrade the native forest understory where this endemic tree naturally occurs.
Where does Eugenia molinae live?
Eugenia molinae occurs in Honduras. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Eugenia molinae?
The main threats to Eugenia molinae 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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