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Diospyros urep

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Overview

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

Diospyros urep faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Philippines. The species' restriction to lowland and montane forests makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and conversion of forest land for palm oil plantations and subsistence farming. Its slow growth rate and specific habitat requirements further compound recovery challenges following habitat disturbance.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Philippine tree species inhabits primary and secondary lowland dipterocarp forests and lower montane forests, typically occurring at elevations from sea level to 1,200 meters. It grows in well-drained soils within the forest understory and canopy gaps of tropical rainforest ecosystems.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical swamp· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Diospyros urep classified as Endangered?
Diospyros urep is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Diospyros urep faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Philippines. The species' restriction to lowland and montane forests makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and conversion of forest land for palm oil plantations and subsistence farming. Its slow growth rate and specific habitat requirements further compound recovery challenges following habitat disturbance.
Where does Diospyros urep live?
Diospyros urep 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 urep?
The main threats to Diospyros urep 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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