Diospyros atrata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Diospyros atrata faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations targeting valuable timber species, as well as agricultural expansion that fragments its forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that this endemic tree species depends upon for successful reproduction and seedling establishment.
Habitat
Diospyros atrata inhabits tropical lowland and montane forests, typically occurring in primary and secondary forest ecosystems with well-drained soils. The species is found in both evergreen and semi-deciduous forest types, often growing in the understory to canopy layers at elevations ranging from sea level to approximately 1,000 meters.
Other threatened species in EBENACEAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
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