CR

Diospyros tenuipes

Declining

Overview

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

Diospyros tenuipes faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its native range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across small forest patches. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced available habitat, while the species' slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements limit its ability to recover from disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

Diospyros tenuipes inhabits tropical lowland forests and forest margins, typically occurring in areas with well-drained soils and partial canopy cover. The species is adapted to specific microhabitat conditions within its native forest ecosystem, requiring particular soil chemistry and moisture levels for successful establishment and growth.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Diospyros tenuipes classified as Critically Endangered?
Diospyros tenuipes 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 tenuipes faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its native range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across small forest patches. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced available habitat, while the species' slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements limit its ability to recover from disturbances.
Where does Diospyros tenuipes live?
Diospyros tenuipes 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 tenuipes?
The main threats to Diospyros tenuipes 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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