CR

Diospyros acris

Declining

Overview

Diospyros acapulcensis is a species of tree in the family Ebenaceae. It is endemic to Torres Islands of Vanuatu.

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.

Threat summary

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.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Diospyros acris classified as Critically Endangered?
Diospyros acris 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. 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.
Where does Diospyros acris live?
Diospyros acris occurs in Vanuatu. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Diospyros acris?
The main threats to Diospyros acris are 2.1, 5.3, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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