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Diospyros dolmen

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Overview

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

Diospyros dolmen faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species' slow growth rate and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, while its valuable timber has led to targeted harvesting pressure. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the humid forest conditions this endemic persimmon requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Madagascar species inhabits humid lowland and montane rainforests of the eastern escarpment, typically occurring in primary forest with dense canopy cover. It requires well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels found in undisturbed forest ecosystems between 200-1,200 meters elevation.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Diospyros dolmen classified as Endangered?
Diospyros dolmen 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 dolmen faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species' slow growth rate and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, while its valuable timber has led to targeted harvesting pressure. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the humid forest conditions this endemic persimmon requires.
Where does Diospyros dolmen live?
Diospyros dolmen occurs in Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Diospyros dolmen?
The main threats to Diospyros dolmen 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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