VU

Myrceugenia bracteosa

Unknown

Overview

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

Myrceugenia bracteosa faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in Chile's central valleys. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest understory. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moist forest conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Chilean species inhabits temperate rainforests and moist sclerophyllous forests in the central valleys and coastal ranges. It typically grows in the forest understory and edges, preferring areas with consistent moisture and partial shade.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Myrceugenia bracteosa classified as Vulnerable?
Myrceugenia bracteosa 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. Myrceugenia bracteosa faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in Chile's central valleys. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest understory. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moist forest conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Myrceugenia bracteosa live?
Myrceugenia bracteosa occurs in Argentina, and Chile. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Myrceugenia bracteosa?
The main threats to Myrceugenia bracteosa 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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