Myrceugenia pilotantha
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Myrceugenia pilotantha faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Chile's temperate forests. Agricultural expansion and urban development continue to reduce the species' already restricted habitat, while invasive plant species compete for resources in remaining forest fragments. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Habitat
Myrceugenia pilotantha is endemic to Chile's temperate rainforests, typically found in moist, shaded understory environments within native forest ecosystems. The species occurs in areas with high humidity and consistent moisture levels, often growing alongside other endemic Chilean flora in these biodiverse forest communities.
Other threatened species in MYRTACEAE
Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
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