Diospyros vaccinioides
CR

Diospyros vaccinioides

Unknown

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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 vaccinioides faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across small forest patches. Overexploitation for timber and traditional uses has further reduced wild populations, while climate change poses additional pressure on its specialized habitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical and subtropical forests, typically found in lowland and montane forest ecosystems with well-drained soils. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest habitats, often in areas with high biodiversity and complex canopy structure.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Diospyros vaccinioides classified as Critically Endangered?
Diospyros vaccinioides 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 vaccinioides faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across small forest patches. Overexploitation for timber and traditional uses has further reduced wild populations, while climate change poses additional pressure on its specialized habitat requirements.
Where does Diospyros vaccinioides live?
Diospyros vaccinioides occurs in China, and Hong Kong SAR China. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Diospyros vaccinioides?
The main threats to Diospyros vaccinioides 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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