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Diospyros dalyom

Unknown

Overview

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

Diospyros dalyom faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and logging activities throughout its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across increasingly isolated forest patches. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional risks to the remaining habitat fragments where this endemic tree persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits tropical lowland and montane forests, typically occurring in primary and secondary forest ecosystems with well-drained soils. It is found in forest understory and canopy environments within its restricted geographic range.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Diospyros dalyom classified as Endangered?
Diospyros dalyom is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Diospyros dalyom faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and logging activities throughout its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across increasingly isolated forest patches. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional risks to the remaining habitat fragments where this endemic tree persists.
Where does Diospyros dalyom live?
Diospyros dalyom occurs in Bolivia, and Brazil. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Diospyros dalyom?
The main threats to Diospyros dalyom 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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