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Eugenia neolaurifolia

Declining

Overview

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

Eugenia neolaurifolia faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest region. Deforestation for cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation has fragmented its remaining habitat into isolated patches. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions, while climate change threatens to alter the specific microclimatic conditions it requires for reproduction and survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments, typically found in humid montane forests and forest edges at elevations between 400-800 meters. It requires well-drained soils and partial canopy cover, often growing in secondary forest regeneration areas adjacent to primary forest remnants.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia neolaurifolia classified as Endangered?
Eugenia neolaurifolia 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 neolaurifolia faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest region. Deforestation for cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation has fragmented its remaining habitat into isolated patches. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions, while climate change threatens to alter the specific microclimatic conditions it requires for reproduction and survival.
Where does Eugenia neolaurifolia live?
Eugenia neolaurifolia 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 neolaurifolia?
The main threats to Eugenia neolaurifolia 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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