CR

Myrcia flavoviridis

Declining

Overview

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

Myrcia flavoviridis faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban expansion and agricultural conversion in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Invasive plant species further degrade the quality of its native habitat, while climate change poses additional stress on this already critically endangered endemic.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to specific forest ecosystems in Brazil, typically found in Atlantic Forest remnants and associated woodland habitats. It occupies humid, well-drained soils in both primary and secondary forest formations at moderate elevations.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Myrcia flavoviridis classified as Critically Endangered?
Myrcia flavoviridis 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 flavoviridis faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban expansion and agricultural conversion in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Invasive plant species further degrade the quality of its native habitat, while climate change poses additional stress on this already critically endangered endemic.
Where does Myrcia flavoviridis live?
Myrcia flavoviridis occurs in Cuba. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Myrcia flavoviridis?
The main threats to Myrcia flavoviridis are 2.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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