VU

Myrceugenia franciscensis

Declining

Overview

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

Myrceugenia franciscensis faces severe pressure from urban expansion and agricultural development within its extremely limited range on Santa Catarina Island, Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native Atlantic Forest remnants. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments on Santa Catarina Island, Brazil, preferring humid coastal forest environments with dense canopy cover. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest areas, typically in understory and mid-canopy positions where it benefits from the forest's moisture retention and protection from direct sunlight.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Myrceugenia franciscensis classified as Vulnerable?
Myrceugenia franciscensis 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 franciscensis faces severe pressure from urban expansion and agricultural development within its extremely limited range on Santa Catarina Island, Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native Atlantic Forest remnants. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Myrceugenia franciscensis live?
Myrceugenia franciscensis 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 franciscensis?
The main threats to Myrceugenia franciscensis 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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