CR

Myrcia acutissima

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Overview

Myrcia acutissima is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is endemic to Jamaica.

Myrcia acutissima faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development within its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with deforestation for cattle ranching and crop cultivation fragmenting remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Myrcia acutissima inhabits humid Atlantic Forest remnants in southeastern Brazil, typically found in montane and submontane forest environments. The species occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations, preferring areas with consistent moisture and partial canopy cover.

Other threatened species in MYRTACEAE

VU

Myrcia carioca

Declining
CR

Myrcia solitaria

Declining
EN

Plinia caricensis

Declining
EN

Myrciaria pallida

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Myrcia acutissima classified as Critically Endangered?
Myrcia acutissima 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 acutissima faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development within its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with deforestation for cattle ranching and crop cultivation fragmenting remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Myrcia acutissima live?
Myrcia acutissima 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 acutissima?
The main threats to Myrcia acutissima 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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