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Diplodiscus suluensis

Declining

Overview

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

Diplodiscus suluensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Sulu Archipelago. The species' restriction to lowland and hill forests makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for palm oil plantations and subsistence farming. Coastal development and infrastructure projects further fragment remaining forest patches, while the small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland and hill forests of the Sulu Archipelago in the southern Philippines, typically found in primary and secondary forest environments up to moderate elevations. It appears to prefer areas with dense canopy cover and may be associated with specific microhabitat conditions within these tropical forest ecosystems.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies managementEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Diplodiscus suluensis classified as Endangered?
Diplodiscus suluensis 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. Diplodiscus suluensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Sulu Archipelago. The species' restriction to lowland and hill forests makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for palm oil plantations and subsistence farming. Coastal development and infrastructure projects further fragment remaining forest patches, while the small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events.
Where does Diplodiscus suluensis live?
Diplodiscus suluensis occurs in Philippines. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Diplodiscus suluensis?
The main threats to Diplodiscus suluensis 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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