Diospyros grisebachii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Diospyros grisebachii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited Caribbean range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its slow growth rate hampers natural recovery. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased hurricane intensity in the region.
Habitat
This endemic ebony species inhabits dry coastal forests and limestone woodlands of the Caribbean islands. It typically grows in well-drained soils on rocky substrates and coastal plains at low to moderate elevations.
Other threatened species in Ebenaceae
Frequently asked questions
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