Diospyros manu
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Diospyros manu faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in Peru's Amazon basin, where logging operations and agricultural expansion continue to fragment its lowland rainforest habitat. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change may alter the specific moisture and temperature conditions required for its survival in these tropical ecosystems.
Habitat
This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon basin in Peru, typically occurring in primary forest areas with high humidity and consistent moisture levels. It grows in the understory and canopy layers of these biodiverse ecosystems, requiring the specific microclimate conditions found in intact rainforest environments.
