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Eugenia myrobalana

Declining

Overview

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

Eugenia myrobalana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest ecosystems. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance required for this endemic tree's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Eugenia myrobalana inhabits tropical moist forests and forest edges in the Caribbean region, typically growing in well-drained soils at low to moderate elevations. The species requires consistent moisture levels and partial shade conditions found in mature forest understory environments.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia myrobalana classified as Endangered?
Eugenia myrobalana 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 myrobalana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest ecosystems. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance required for this endemic tree's survival.
Where does Eugenia myrobalana live?
Eugenia myrobalana 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 myrobalana?
The main threats to Eugenia myrobalana 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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