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Myrcia magnifolia

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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 magnifolia faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. Deforestation for cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation has fragmented its remaining habitat into isolated patches. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions, while climate change threatens to alter the humid forest conditions it requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Myrcia magnifolia is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it inhabits humid lowland and montane forests. The species typically grows in well-drained soils within primary and secondary forest fragments at elevations between 200-800 meters.

Other threatened species in MYRTACEAE

VU

Myrcia carioca

Declining
CR

Myrcia solitaria

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EN

Plinia caricensis

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EN

Myrciaria pallida

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Myrcia magnifolia classified as Endangered?
Myrcia magnifolia 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 magnifolia faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. Deforestation for cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation has fragmented its remaining habitat into isolated patches. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions, while climate change threatens to alter the humid forest conditions it requires for survival.
Where does Myrcia magnifolia live?
Myrcia magnifolia 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 magnifolia?
The main threats to Myrcia magnifolia 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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