Eugenia plurinervia
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Eugenia plurinervia faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its fragmented forest habitat. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns that affect the humid forest conditions this endemic species requires.
Habitat
This endemic species inhabits humid Atlantic Forest remnants in southeastern Brazil, typically found in the understory of primary and secondary forest formations. It occurs in areas with well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels, often associated with other endemic Myrtaceae species in this highly threatened biodiversity hotspot.
