Eugenia schunkei
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Eugenia schunkei faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects further reduce available habitat, while the species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.
Habitat
Eugenia schunkei is endemic to specific forest ecosystems in Brazil, typically found in Atlantic Forest remnants and associated woodland habitats. The species requires particular soil and moisture conditions within these forest environments, making it highly dependent on intact native vegetation.
