VU

Eugenia rottleriana

Unknown

Overview

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

Eugenia rottleriana faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as coastal and lowland forests are cleared for agricultural expansion and urban development. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while collection pressure for its edible fruits and potential medicinal uses adds additional stress to wild populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species occurs in coastal forests, lowland tropical forests, and forest margins in peninsular India. It typically grows in well-drained soils of evergreen and semi-evergreen forest ecosystems at low to moderate elevations.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia rottleriana classified as Vulnerable?
Eugenia rottleriana is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Eugenia rottleriana faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as coastal and lowland forests are cleared for agricultural expansion and urban development. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while collection pressure for its edible fruits and potential medicinal uses adds additional stress to wild populations.
Where does Eugenia rottleriana live?
Eugenia rottleriana 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 rottleriana?
The main threats to Eugenia rottleriana 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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