CR

Myrcia abbottiana

Unknown

Overview

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

Myrcia abbottiana faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Urban expansion and agricultural conversion continue to reduce the remaining forest patches where this endemic species occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from small-scale habitat disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, occurring in remnant forest fragments at elevations between 800-1200 meters. It inhabits humid montane forests characterized by dense canopy cover and high biodiversity typical of this critically threatened biome.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Myrcia abbottiana classified as Critically Endangered?
Myrcia abbottiana is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Myrcia abbottiana faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Urban expansion and agricultural conversion continue to reduce the remaining forest patches where this endemic species occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from small-scale habitat disturbances.
Where does Myrcia abbottiana live?
Myrcia abbottiana 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 Myrcia abbottiana?
The main threats to Myrcia abbottiana 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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