VU

Eugenia xanthoxyloides

Declining

Overview

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

Eugenia xanthoxyloides faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest region. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining forest patches, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and climate-induced changes in precipitation patterns.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments in southeastern Brazil, typically found in humid montane forests and forest edges at elevations between 500-1200 meters. It grows in well-drained soils within secondary forest regeneration areas and occasionally persists in forest corridors connecting larger protected areas.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia xanthoxyloides classified as Vulnerable?
Eugenia xanthoxyloides 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 xanthoxyloides faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest region. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining forest patches, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and climate-induced changes in precipitation patterns.
Where does Eugenia xanthoxyloides live?
Eugenia xanthoxyloides 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 xanthoxyloides?
The main threats to Eugenia xanthoxyloides 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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