CR

Diplospora erythrospora

Unknown

Overview

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

Diplospora erythrospora faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical montane forests. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest degradation from logging activities and agricultural expansion. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' dispersal capabilities.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical montane forests, typically occurring in undisturbed primary forest environments with specific microclimate conditions. It requires intact forest canopy and is associated with particular host trees or substrate conditions that are sensitive to environmental disturbance.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Diplospora erythrospora classified as Critically Endangered?
Diplospora erythrospora 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. Diplospora erythrospora faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical montane forests. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest degradation from logging activities and agricultural expansion. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' dispersal capabilities.
Where does Diplospora erythrospora live?
Diplospora erythrospora occurs in Sri Lanka. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Diplospora erythrospora?
The main threats to Diplospora erythrospora 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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