VU

Diospyros gambleana

Unknown

Overview

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

Diospyros gambleana faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species is particularly vulnerable to selective logging for its valuable timber and conversion of forest areas for agricultural expansion and development projects. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by this endemic tree species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits the tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in southern India. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils at elevations between 500-1500 meters, preferring areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Diospyros gambleana classified as Vulnerable?
Diospyros gambleana 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 gambleana faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species is particularly vulnerable to selective logging for its valuable timber and conversion of forest areas for agricultural expansion and development projects. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions required by this endemic tree species.
Where does Diospyros gambleana live?
Diospyros gambleana occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Diospyros gambleana?
The main threats to Diospyros gambleana 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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