Diospyros gallo
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Diospyros gallo faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Philippines. Deforestation for palm oil plantations and subsistence farming has fragmented its forest habitat, while logging operations continue to reduce the quality of remaining forest patches. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.
Habitat
This endemic Philippine tree species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and secondary forest areas, typically found at elevations below 500 meters. It grows in humid forest environments with rich, well-drained soils and dense canopy cover.