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Diospyros ekodul

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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 ekodul faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while selective logging targets mature forest stands where this ebony relative typically occurs. Commercial development and palm oil plantations continue to reduce available habitat, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in forest fragments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and mixed dipterocarp forests, typically occurring in primary and mature secondary forest stands. It favors well-drained soils in areas with consistent rainfall and high humidity characteristic of Southeast Asian evergreen forests.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Diospyros ekodul classified as Endangered?
Diospyros ekodul 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 ekodul faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while selective logging targets mature forest stands where this ebony relative typically occurs. Commercial development and palm oil plantations continue to reduce available habitat, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in forest fragments.
Where does Diospyros ekodul live?
Diospyros ekodul occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Diospyros ekodul?
The main threats to Diospyros ekodul 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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