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Eugenia purpusii

Declining

Overview

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

Eugenia purpusii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in Mexico's cloud forest regions. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural regeneration. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by this cloud forest endemic.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to Mexico's montane cloud forests, typically occurring at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters in areas with persistent fog and high humidity. It grows in the understory and edges of these specialized ecosystems, which are characterized by frequent cloud cover and consistent moisture throughout the year.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorMarine neritic· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryEx-situ conservationLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia purpusii classified as Endangered?
Eugenia purpusii 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 purpusii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in Mexico's cloud forest regions. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural regeneration. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by this cloud forest endemic.
Where does Eugenia purpusii live?
Eugenia purpusii occurs in Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Eugenia purpusii?
The main threats to Eugenia purpusii 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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