CR

Diospyros tero

Unknown

Overview

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

Diospyros tero faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its native range. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across increasingly isolated forest patches. Ongoing logging activities and urban development continue to reduce available habitat, while the species' slow growth rate hampers natural recovery efforts.

Threat summary

Habitat

Diospyros tero inhabits tropical lowland forests and forest margins, typically occurring in areas with well-drained soils and moderate to high rainfall. The species is adapted to both primary and secondary forest environments, though it shows preference for undisturbed forest areas with established canopy cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Diospyros tero classified as Critically Endangered?
Diospyros tero 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 tero faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its native range. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across increasingly isolated forest patches. Ongoing logging activities and urban development continue to reduce available habitat, while the species' slow growth rate hampers natural recovery efforts.
Where does Diospyros tero live?
Diospyros tero occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Diospyros tero?
The main threats to Diospyros tero 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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