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Diospyros pegophila

Unknown

Overview

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

Diospyros pegophila faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its limited forest habitat. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while its slow growth rate as a tree species limits natural recovery potential. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits tropical montane forests and forest edges, typically occurring in areas with specific soil and moisture conditions. It is found in primary and secondary forest habitats within its restricted geographic range.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Diospyros pegophila classified as Endangered?
Diospyros pegophila is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Diospyros pegophila faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its limited forest habitat. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while its slow growth rate as a tree species limits natural recovery potential. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Diospyros pegophila live?
Diospyros pegophila 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 pegophila?
The main threats to Diospyros pegophila 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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