VU

Diospyros bullata

Declining

Overview

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

Diospyros bullata faces significant pressure from 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, while selective logging for valuable timber compounds population decline. Climate change poses an emerging threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits moist tropical forests and forest margins, typically occurring in lowland to mid-elevation areas with consistent moisture levels. It grows in both primary and secondary forest habitats, often along forest edges and in partially disturbed areas.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Diospyros bullata classified as Vulnerable?
Diospyros bullata is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Diospyros bullata faces significant pressure from 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, while selective logging for valuable timber compounds population decline. Climate change poses an emerging threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Diospyros bullata live?
Diospyros bullata occurs in Mauritius. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Diospyros bullata?
The main threats to Diospyros bullata 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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