Eugenia tapirorum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Eugenia tapirorum faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while cattle ranching and urban development continue to reduce the quality of remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this endemic species requires.
Habitat
Eugenia tapirorum is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it inhabits humid lowland and montane forests. The species requires well-preserved forest environments with high humidity and is typically found in areas with dense canopy cover and rich, organic soils.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in MYRTACEAE
Threatened in Honduras
Frequently asked questions
Why is Eugenia tapirorum classified as Critically Endangered?
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