Diospyros insidiosa
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.
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.