CR

Diospyros bambuseti

Unknown

Overview

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

Diospyros bambuseti faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted range within Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while agricultural expansion and logging activities continue to fragment and reduce its remaining forest habitat. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this endemic tree requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Malagasy tree species inhabits the humid lowland and montane rainforests of eastern Madagascar. It occurs in primary forest environments with high canopy cover and consistent moisture levels typical of Madagascar's eastern escarpment.

Forest· majorWetlands (inland)· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Diospyros bambuseti classified as Critically Endangered?
Diospyros bambuseti 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 bambuseti faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted range within Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while agricultural expansion and logging activities continue to fragment and reduce its remaining forest habitat. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this endemic tree requires.
Where does Diospyros bambuseti live?
Diospyros bambuseti occurs in Thailand. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Diospyros bambuseti?
The main threats to Diospyros bambuseti are 1.1, 11.1, 11.4, and 2.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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