CR

Diospyros leonis

Unknown

Overview

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

Diospyros leonis faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its native range in the Philippines. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging activities have eliminated much of the lowland forest habitat essential for its survival. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that may affect the species' reproductive cycles and seedling establishment.

Threat summary

Habitat

Diospyros leonis is endemic to lowland tropical rainforests of the Philippines, typically occurring in primary and secondary forest habitats at elevations below 500 meters. The species requires well-drained soils and thrives in the understory and canopy gaps of humid tropical forests with high biodiversity.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Diospyros leonis classified as Critically Endangered?
Diospyros leonis 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 leonis faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its native range in the Philippines. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging activities have eliminated much of the lowland forest habitat essential for its survival. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that may affect the species' reproductive cycles and seedling establishment.
Where does Diospyros leonis live?
Diospyros leonis occurs in Cuba, and Jamaica. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Diospyros leonis?
The main threats to Diospyros leonis 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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