CR

Diospyros rotok

Stable

Overview

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

Diospyros rotok faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asia. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Overexploitation for timber and traditional medicinal uses has further reduced wild populations, while climate change poses additional stress on remaining forest fragments.

Threat summary

Habitat

Diospyros rotok inhabits tropical lowland and montane forests, typically found in primary and secondary forest ecosystems with well-drained soils. The species occurs in both evergreen and semi-evergreen forest types, often in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Diospyros rotok classified as Critically Endangered?
Diospyros rotok 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 rotok faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asia. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Overexploitation for timber and traditional medicinal uses has further reduced wild populations, while climate change poses additional stress on remaining forest fragments.
Where does Diospyros rotok live?
Diospyros rotok occurs in Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Diospyros rotok?
The main threats to Diospyros rotok 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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