CR

Eugenia rheophytica

Unknown

Overview

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

Eugenia rheophytica faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' specialized riparian habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to water pollution and altered hydrology from upstream development. Its extremely restricted distribution and small population size leave it with minimal resilience against environmental disturbances or climate-related changes to stream flow patterns.

Threat summary

Habitat

Eugenia rheophytica is endemic to riparian forests along streams and riverbanks in specific watersheds. This species requires the specialized microclimate and soil conditions found in these streamside environments, making it highly dependent on intact forest corridors along waterways.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia rheophytica classified as Critically Endangered?
Eugenia rheophytica 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 rheophytica faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' specialized riparian habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to water pollution and altered hydrology from upstream development. Its extremely restricted distribution and small population size leave it with minimal resilience against environmental disturbances or climate-related changes to stream flow patterns.
Where does Eugenia rheophytica live?
Eugenia rheophytica occurs in Sri Lanka. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Eugenia rheophytica?
The main threats to Eugenia rheophytica 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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