ENEndangered
Myrcia laxiflora
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in MYRTACEAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Why is Myrcia laxiflora classified as Endangered?
Myrcia laxiflora 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Myrcia laxiflora live?
Myrcia laxiflora occurs in Brazil. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Myrcia laxiflora?
The main threats to Myrcia laxiflora are 1.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 3.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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