CR

Diospyros benstonei

Unknown

Overview

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

Diospyros benstonei faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Illegal logging and collection for timber and traditional uses have further reduced wild populations, while the species' slow growth rate and specific habitat requirements limit natural recovery.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical lowland and montane forests, typically occurring in primary and secondary forest ecosystems with well-drained soils. It is found in both disturbed and undisturbed forest areas, showing some tolerance for edge habitats but requiring forest canopy cover for optimal growth.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Diospyros benstonei classified as Critically Endangered?
Diospyros benstonei 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 benstonei faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Illegal logging and collection for timber and traditional uses have further reduced wild populations, while the species' slow growth rate and specific habitat requirements limit natural recovery.
Where does Diospyros benstonei live?
Diospyros benstonei 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 benstonei?
The main threats to Diospyros benstonei 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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