VU

Myrceugenia hoehnei

Declining

Overview

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

Myrceugenia hoehnei faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging activities continue to reduce the quality of remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this cloud forest specialist.

Threat summary

Habitat

Myrceugenia hoehnei is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it inhabits montane cloud forests and humid highland areas. The species typically occurs in well-preserved forest fragments at elevations between 800-1,500 meters, requiring consistent moisture and specific microclimate conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Myrceugenia hoehnei classified as Vulnerable?
Myrceugenia hoehnei 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 hoehnei faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging activities continue to reduce the quality of remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this cloud forest specialist.
Where does Myrceugenia hoehnei live?
Myrceugenia hoehnei 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 hoehnei?
The main threats to Myrceugenia hoehnei 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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