CR

Myrcia pineticola

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Myrcia pineticola faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' restriction to specific pine forest ecosystems makes it particularly vulnerable to deforestation and land conversion. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the temperature and precipitation patterns essential for its specialized habitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

Myrcia pineticola is endemic to pine forest ecosystems, specifically adapted to the unique conditions found in montane pine woodlands. The species requires well-drained soils and the specific microclimate conditions created by pine forest canopy cover.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Myrcia pineticola classified as Critically Endangered?
Myrcia pineticola 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 pineticola faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' restriction to specific pine forest ecosystems makes it particularly vulnerable to deforestation and land conversion. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the temperature and precipitation patterns essential for its specialized habitat requirements.
Where does Myrcia pineticola live?
Myrcia pineticola 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 pineticola?
The main threats to Myrcia pineticola 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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