Diospyros acris
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Diospyros acris faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its native range. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across small forest patches. Ongoing logging activities and land clearing for palm oil plantations continue to reduce available habitat, while the species' slow growth rate hampers natural recovery.
Habitat
This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and secondary forest areas, typically found in well-drained soils at elevations below 500 meters. It occurs in both primary forest understory and forest edges, showing some tolerance for disturbed habitats but requiring forest canopy cover for optimal growth.
