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Eugenia pycnoneura

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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 pycnoneura faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Urban development and cattle ranching continue to reduce the quality and connectivity of its native forest habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species inhabits montane Atlantic Forest remnants, typically found in humid forest understories and forest edges at elevations between 800-1,200 meters. It grows in well-drained soils within the highly threatened Atlantic Forest biome of southeastern Brazil.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia pycnoneura classified as Endangered?
Eugenia pycnoneura 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 pycnoneura faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Urban development and cattle ranching continue to reduce the quality and connectivity of its native forest habitat.
Where does Eugenia pycnoneura live?
Eugenia pycnoneura 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 pycnoneura?
The main threats to Eugenia pycnoneura 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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