CR

Eugenia sessilifolia

Declining

Overview

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

Eugenia sessilifolia faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion within its restricted range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. Urban expansion and infrastructure development have further fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic species occurs. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, with remaining populations isolated in small forest remnants that are insufficient to maintain viable breeding populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Eugenia sessilifolia is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it occurs in humid lowland and montane forest ecosystems. The species typically inhabits dense forest understory and edge environments within this highly threatened biodiversity hotspot.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia sessilifolia classified as Critically Endangered?
Eugenia sessilifolia 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 sessilifolia faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion within its restricted range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. Urban expansion and infrastructure development have further fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic species occurs. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, with remaining populations isolated in small forest remnants that are insufficient to maintain viable breeding populations.
Where does Eugenia sessilifolia live?
Eugenia sessilifolia 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 sessilifolia?
The main threats to Eugenia sessilifolia 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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