CR

Diospyros katendei

Unknown

Overview

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

Diospyros katendei faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and logging activities that have dramatically reduced its forest habitat in Uganda. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to local disturbances, with remaining populations fragmented across small forest patches. Ongoing conversion of native forests to farmland continues to eliminate critical habitat, while timber extraction further degrades the quality of remaining forest areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered tree species is endemic to the tropical forests of Uganda, where it occurs in remnant patches of moist lowland and montane forest. The species requires intact forest canopy conditions and is typically found in areas with rich, well-drained soils at elevations between 1,000-1,500 meters.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Diospyros katendei classified as Critically Endangered?
Diospyros katendei 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 katendei faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and logging activities that have dramatically reduced its forest habitat in Uganda. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to local disturbances, with remaining populations fragmented across small forest patches. Ongoing conversion of native forests to farmland continues to eliminate critical habitat, while timber extraction further degrades the quality of remaining forest areas.
Where does Diospyros katendei live?
Diospyros katendei occurs in Uganda. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Diospyros katendei?
The main threats to Diospyros katendei 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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