CR

Eugenia woodfrediana

Unknown

Overview

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

Eugenia woodfrediana faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest habitats. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting the delicate forest ecosystems where this endemic tree survives.

Threat summary

Habitat

Eugenia woodfrediana inhabits tropical moist forests and forest edges in the Caribbean region, typically growing in well-drained soils at low to moderate elevations. The species requires the humid microclimate and canopy protection characteristic of intact forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia woodfrediana classified as Critically Endangered?
Eugenia woodfrediana 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 woodfrediana faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Caribbean. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest habitats. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting the delicate forest ecosystems where this endemic tree survives.
Where does Eugenia woodfrediana live?
Eugenia woodfrediana 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 woodfrediana?
The main threats to Eugenia woodfrediana 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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