CR

Diospyros glabrata

Unknown

Overview

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

Diospyros glabrata faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Urban development and infrastructure projects have further reduced available habitat, while the species' slow growth rate hampers natural recovery from disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical lowland forests and forest margins, typically occurring in areas with well-drained soils and partial canopy cover. It is found in both primary and secondary forest habitats, often along forest edges and in disturbed areas that retain some tree cover.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Diospyros glabrata classified as Critically Endangered?
Diospyros glabrata is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Diospyros glabrata faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Urban development and infrastructure projects have further reduced available habitat, while the species' slow growth rate hampers natural recovery from disturbances.
Where does Diospyros glabrata live?
Diospyros glabrata occurs in Papua New Guinea, and Solomon Islands. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Diospyros glabrata?
The main threats to Diospyros glabrata are 2.1, 3.2, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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