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Eugenia nicholsii

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Overview

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

Eugenia nicholsii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its 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 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 nicholsii is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it grows in humid montane forests and forest edges. The species typically occurs in well-drained soils at elevations between 500-1200 meters, often in association with other endemic Myrtaceae species.

Other threatened species in MYRTACEAE

VU

Myrcia carioca

Declining
CR

Myrcia solitaria

Declining
EN

Plinia caricensis

Declining
EN

Myrciaria pallida

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia nicholsii classified as Endangered?
Eugenia nicholsii 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 nicholsii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its 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 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 nicholsii live?
Eugenia nicholsii 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 nicholsii?
The main threats to Eugenia nicholsii 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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