CR

Eugenia ruschiana

Declining

Overview

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

Eugenia ruschiana faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban expansion and agricultural conversion in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specialized microhabitats this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Eugenia ruschiana is endemic to specific forest ecosystems in Brazil, typically found in Atlantic Forest remnants and associated vegetation types. The species occupies specialized microhabitats within these forests, requiring specific soil and moisture conditions for survival.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia ruschiana classified as Critically Endangered?
Eugenia ruschiana 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 ruschiana faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban expansion and agricultural conversion in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specialized microhabitats this endemic species requires.
Where does Eugenia ruschiana live?
Eugenia ruschiana 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 ruschiana?
The main threats to Eugenia ruschiana 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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