VU

Diospyros chaetocarpa

Unknown

Overview

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

Diospyros chaetocarpa faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly for palm oil plantations and subsistence farming, has fragmented the lowland and hill forest ecosystems where this ebony species naturally occurs. Logging activities targeting valuable timber species in the same forest communities pose additional threats to remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This ebony species inhabits tropical lowland and hill forests, typically occurring in primary and secondary forest ecosystems at elevations up to 800 meters. It grows in well-drained soils within mixed dipterocarp forests and forest margins throughout its Southeast Asian range.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Diospyros chaetocarpa classified as Vulnerable?
Diospyros chaetocarpa 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 chaetocarpa faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly for palm oil plantations and subsistence farming, has fragmented the lowland and hill forest ecosystems where this ebony species naturally occurs. Logging activities targeting valuable timber species in the same forest communities pose additional threats to remaining populations.
Where does Diospyros chaetocarpa live?
Diospyros chaetocarpa occurs in Sri Lanka. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Diospyros chaetocarpa?
The main threats to Diospyros chaetocarpa 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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