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Myrceugenia gertii

Declining

Overview

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

Myrceugenia gertii faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range in Chile's temperate rainforests. Agricultural expansion and urban development have significantly reduced the species' available habitat, while logging operations continue to degrade remaining forest patches. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population sizes increasing extinction risk from stochastic events.

Threat summary

Habitat

Myrceugenia gertii is endemic to Chile's temperate rainforests, occurring in humid understory environments within Valdivian forest ecosystems. The species typically grows in areas with high moisture levels and rich organic soils characteristic of southern Chilean coastal and Andean foothill forests.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Myrceugenia gertii classified as Endangered?
Myrceugenia gertii is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Myrceugenia gertii faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range in Chile's temperate rainforests. Agricultural expansion and urban development have significantly reduced the species' available habitat, while logging operations continue to degrade remaining forest patches. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population sizes increasing extinction risk from stochastic events.
Where does Myrceugenia gertii live?
Myrceugenia gertii 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 gertii?
The main threats to Myrceugenia gertii 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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