VU

Diospyros insidiosa

Unknown

Overview

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

Diospyros insidiosa faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species' slow growth rate and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, while its valuable timber has led to targeted harvesting pressure. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This ebony species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and moist deciduous forests, typically occurring in areas with consistent rainfall and well-drained soils. It is found in both primary and secondary forest formations at elevations below 800 meters.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Diospyros insidiosa classified as Vulnerable?
Diospyros insidiosa 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 insidiosa faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species' slow growth rate and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, while its valuable timber has led to targeted harvesting pressure. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Diospyros insidiosa live?
Diospyros insidiosa 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 insidiosa?
The main threats to Diospyros insidiosa 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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