Diospyros vaccinioides
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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.
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.
