CR

Diospyros palauensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Diospyros palauensis is confined to the limestone and volcanic forests of Palau, where its already restricted range is being reduced by clearance for agriculture, settlement expansion, and infrastructure development. Because the species is a slow-growing hardwood tree, historical selective logging for timber has removed mature reproductive individuals, further limiting natural regeneration. Its narrow endemic distribution across a small number of Palauan islands leaves the species highly vulnerable to any localized habitat disturbance or stochastic event.

Threat summary

Habitat

The species grows in native lowland and upland limestone and volcanic forests across a limited number of islands in the Palau archipelago, typically within intact native forest stands rather than disturbed secondary growth.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Diospyros palauensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Diospyros palauensis 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 palauensis is confined to the limestone and volcanic forests of Palau, where its already restricted range is being reduced by clearance for agriculture, settlement expansion, and infrastructure development. Because the species is a slow-growing hardwood tree, historical selective logging for timber has removed mature reproductive individuals, further limiting natural regeneration. Its narrow endemic distribution across a small number of Palauan islands leaves the species highly vulnerable to any localized habitat disturbance or stochastic event.
Where does Diospyros palauensis live?
Diospyros palauensis 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 palauensis?
The main threats to Diospyros palauensis 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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