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Myrcia albescens

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Overview

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

Myrcia albescens faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its native Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation, has eliminated much of its specialized forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining populations, while the species' limited dispersal ability restricts natural recolonization of degraded areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

Myrcia albescens is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it inhabits humid montane forests and forest edges at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. The species requires well-drained soils and partial canopy cover, typically occurring in secondary growth areas and forest margins rather than dense primary forest.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Myrcia albescens classified as Endangered?
Myrcia albescens 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. Myrcia albescens faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its native Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation, has eliminated much of its specialized forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining populations, while the species' limited dispersal ability restricts natural recolonization of degraded areas.
Where does Myrcia albescens live?
Myrcia albescens 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 albescens?
The main threats to Myrcia albescens 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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