CR

Myrcia arenicola

Unknown

Overview

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

Myrcia arenicola faces severe threats from coastal development and tourism infrastructure expansion along Brazil's Atlantic coast, which directly destroys its specialized sandy habitat. Sand mining operations and urban sprawl have fragmented the remaining populations, while invasive plant species compete for the limited suitable habitat in coastal restinga ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to sandy coastal restinga vegetation along Brazil's Atlantic coast, specifically adapted to nutrient-poor sandy soils in coastal scrublands and low forests. It occurs in a highly specialized ecosystem characterized by salt-tolerant vegetation and well-drained sandy substrates near the ocean.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Myrcia arenicola classified as Critically Endangered?
Myrcia arenicola 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 arenicola faces severe threats from coastal development and tourism infrastructure expansion along Brazil's Atlantic coast, which directly destroys its specialized sandy habitat. Sand mining operations and urban sprawl have fragmented the remaining populations, while invasive plant species compete for the limited suitable habitat in coastal restinga ecosystems.
Where does Myrcia arenicola live?
Myrcia arenicola 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 arenicola?
The main threats to Myrcia arenicola 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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