VUVulnerable
Myrcia megistophylla
Unknown
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 protectionEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in MYRTACEAE
Threatened in Belize
Frequently asked questions
Why is Myrcia megistophylla classified as Vulnerable?
Myrcia megistophylla is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Myrcia megistophylla live?
Myrcia megistophylla occurs in Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico (plus 2 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Myrcia megistophylla?
The main threats to Myrcia megistophylla are 1.3, 2.1, 4.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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