CR

Myrceugenia bananalensis

Declining

Overview

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

Myrceugenia bananalensis faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in Costa Rica's montane forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature shifts that could affect the specialized cloud forest conditions it requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid premontane forests of Costa Rica, typically occurring at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It requires the specialized microclimate conditions found in these mist-shrouded forests, including high humidity and consistent moisture from cloud cover.

Savanna· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Myrceugenia bananalensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Myrceugenia bananalensis 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. Myrceugenia bananalensis faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in Costa Rica's montane forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature shifts that could affect the specialized cloud forest conditions it requires.
Where does Myrceugenia bananalensis live?
Myrceugenia bananalensis 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 Myrceugenia bananalensis?
The main threats to Myrceugenia bananalensis 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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