CR

Mollinedia eugeniifolia

Declining

Overview

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

Mollinedia eugeniifolia faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce the remaining forest patches where this species occurs. Urban development pressures and infrastructure projects further fragment the already restricted habitat, isolating small populations and reducing genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to montane Atlantic Forest remnants in southeastern Brazil, typically occurring in humid cloud forests and forest edges at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. It grows in the understory and forest margins of well-preserved primary and secondary forest fragments.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mollinedia eugeniifolia classified as Critically Endangered?
Mollinedia eugeniifolia 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. Mollinedia eugeniifolia faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce the remaining forest patches where this species occurs. Urban development pressures and infrastructure projects further fragment the already restricted habitat, isolating small populations and reducing genetic diversity.
Where does Mollinedia eugeniifolia live?
Mollinedia eugeniifolia 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 Mollinedia eugeniifolia?
The main threats to Mollinedia eugeniifolia 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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