CR

Eugenia piedraensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Eugenia piedraensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while deforestation for cattle ranching and coffee cultivation continues to fragment its remaining forest habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Eugenia piedraensis is endemic to montane cloud forests and humid tropical forests at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions with high humidity and consistent moisture levels typical of cloud forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia piedraensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Eugenia piedraensis 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 piedraensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while deforestation for cattle ranching and coffee cultivation continues to fragment its remaining forest habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Eugenia piedraensis live?
Eugenia piedraensis occurs in Cuba. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Eugenia piedraensis?
The main threats to Eugenia piedraensis 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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