CR

Eugenia peruibensis

Declining

Overview

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

Eugenia peruibensis faces severe threats from urban expansion and infrastructure development in its extremely limited coastal range near Peruíbe, São Paulo state, Brazil. The species' critical endangerment stems from habitat fragmentation caused by beachfront development and tourism infrastructure, which has reduced its already tiny population to dangerously low levels. Agricultural conversion of remaining Atlantic Forest fragments and invasive plant species further compound the pressure on this endemic tree's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments in the coastal lowlands of São Paulo state, Brazil, specifically in areas near Peruíbe. It occurs in humid coastal forest environments that are part of the highly threatened Atlantic Forest biome, one of the world's most endangered ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia peruibensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Eugenia peruibensis 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 peruibensis faces severe threats from urban expansion and infrastructure development in its extremely limited coastal range near Peruíbe, São Paulo state, Brazil. The species' critical endangerment stems from habitat fragmentation caused by beachfront development and tourism infrastructure, which has reduced its already tiny population to dangerously low levels. Agricultural conversion of remaining Atlantic Forest fragments and invasive plant species further compound the pressure on this endemic tree's survival.
Where does Eugenia peruibensis live?
Eugenia peruibensis 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 peruibensis?
The main threats to Eugenia peruibensis 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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