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Myrcia retivenia

Unknown

Overview

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

Myrcia retivenia faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce the remaining forest patches where this endemic species survives. Urban development pressures and infrastructure projects further fragment the already restricted habitat, isolating small populations and reducing genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, occurring in humid montane forests and forest edges at elevations between 800-1200 meters. It typically grows in well-drained soils within secondary forest formations and forest remnants that have experienced some degree of human disturbance.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Myrcia retivenia classified as Critically Endangered?
Myrcia retivenia 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 retivenia faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce the remaining forest patches where this endemic species survives. Urban development pressures and infrastructure projects further fragment the already restricted habitat, isolating small populations and reducing genetic diversity.
Where does Myrcia retivenia live?
Myrcia retivenia 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 retivenia?
The main threats to Myrcia retivenia 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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