CR

Eugenia sp. nov. 'lepredourii'

Unknown

Overview

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

Eugenia sp. nov. 'lepredourii' faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Invasive plant species may also compete for resources in its native habitat, while climate change poses additional long-term risks to its specialized ecological requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical or subtropical forest environments, likely occurring in specific microhabitats with particular soil and moisture conditions. Its restricted distribution suggests it may be endemic to a small geographic area with unique ecological characteristics.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical dry· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia sp. nov. 'lepredourii' classified as Critically Endangered?
Eugenia sp. nov. 'lepredourii' 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 sp. nov. 'lepredourii' faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Invasive plant species may also compete for resources in its native habitat, while climate change poses additional long-term risks to its specialized ecological requirements.
Where does Eugenia sp. nov. 'lepredourii' live?
Eugenia sp. nov. 'lepredourii' occurs in New Caledonia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Eugenia sp. nov. 'lepredourii'?
The main threats to Eugenia sp. nov. 'lepredourii' are 8.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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