VU

Myrceugenia foveolata

Declining

Overview

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

Myrceugenia foveolata 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 understory of native forest communities at elevations between 200-800 meters, preferring areas with consistent moisture and partial shade.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Myrceugenia foveolata classified as Vulnerable?
Myrceugenia foveolata 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 foveolata 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 foveolata live?
Myrceugenia foveolata 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 foveolata?
The main threats to Myrceugenia foveolata 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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