Diospyros sintenisii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Diospyros sintenisii faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Puerto Rico's mountainous regions. Urban development and agricultural expansion continue to fragment the remaining forest patches where this endemic persimmon occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and extreme weather events intensified by climate change.
Habitat
This endemic persimmon inhabits moist limestone forests and secondary woodlands in Puerto Rico's mountainous interior regions. It typically occurs in areas with well-drained soils and partial canopy cover at elevations between 200-800 meters.
