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Diospyros amabi

Declining

Overview

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

Diospyros amabi faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while selective logging targets mature forest stands where this ebony species typically occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Diospyros amabi inhabits lowland tropical rainforests, typically occurring in primary and mature secondary forests with high canopy cover. The species prefers moist, well-drained soils in areas with consistent rainfall patterns characteristic of Southeast Asian dipterocarp forests.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Diospyros amabi classified as Endangered?
Diospyros amabi 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. Diospyros amabi faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while selective logging targets mature forest stands where this ebony species typically occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Diospyros amabi live?
Diospyros amabi 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 Diospyros amabi?
The main threats to Diospyros amabi 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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