CR

Diospyros anisandra

Unknown

Overview

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

Diospyros anisandra 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. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced available habitat, while the species' slow growth rate hampers natural recovery from disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical and subtropical moist forests, typically occurring in lowland and montane forest ecosystems. It grows in well-drained soils within primary and secondary forest formations, often associated with diverse canopy communities.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Diospyros anisandra classified as Critically Endangered?
Diospyros anisandra 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 anisandra 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. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced available habitat, while the species' slow growth rate hampers natural recovery from disturbances.
Where does Diospyros anisandra live?
Diospyros anisandra 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 anisandra?
The main threats to Diospyros anisandra 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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