Diospyros terminalis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Diospyros terminalis faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Ongoing logging activities and land clearing for palm oil plantations continue to reduce the already critically small habitat patches where this endemic tree persists.
Habitat
This endemic tree species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and secondary forest areas, typically found in well-drained soils at elevations below 500 meters. It occurs in both primary forest remnants and mature secondary growth, showing preference for areas with consistent moisture and partial canopy cover.
