Diospyros hequetiae
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Diospyros hequetiae faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and the ongoing fragmentation of Madagascar's remaining primary forest habitats. Agricultural expansion and logging activities continue to reduce the available habitat, while the species' slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements make population recovery challenging.
Habitat
This endemic ebony species inhabits Madagascar's eastern humid forests, typically found in primary rainforest environments at mid-elevations. The species requires intact forest canopy and appears to be associated with specific soil conditions found in undisturbed forest ecosystems.
