Diospyros tenuipes
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.
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.