VU

Eugenia sclerocalyx

Declining

Overview

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

Eugenia sclerocalyx faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as Atlantic Forest fragments are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while its specialized habitat requirements limit its ability to colonize degraded areas. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Eugenia sclerocalyx is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it inhabits humid montane forests and forest edges. The species typically occurs in well-preserved forest fragments at elevations between 800-1,200 meters, requiring the stable microclimatic conditions found in mature forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia sclerocalyx classified as Vulnerable?
Eugenia sclerocalyx 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 sclerocalyx faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as Atlantic Forest fragments are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while its specialized habitat requirements limit its ability to colonize degraded areas. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Eugenia sclerocalyx live?
Eugenia sclerocalyx 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 sclerocalyx?
The main threats to Eugenia sclerocalyx 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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