CR

Myrcia asperorum

Unknown

Overview

Myrcia asperorum is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is a shrub or tree endemic to Jamaica. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Myrcia asperorum faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has eliminated much of its native forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining forest patches, isolating small populations and reducing genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments, typically found in humid montane forests and forest edges at elevations between 500-1200 meters. It grows in well-drained soils within the understory and canopy gaps of primary and secondary forest formations.

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 asperorum classified as Critically Endangered?
Myrcia asperorum 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 asperorum faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has eliminated much of its native forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining forest patches, isolating small populations and reducing genetic diversity.
Where does Myrcia asperorum live?
Myrcia asperorum 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 asperorum?
The main threats to Myrcia asperorum 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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