CR

Annona ferruginea

Unknown

Overview

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

Annona ferruginea faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its native range in Central and South America. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while selective logging targets the mature forest ecosystems this tree requires for reproduction. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns essential for fruit development and seed dispersal.

Threat summary

Habitat

Annona ferruginea inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and humid premontane forests, typically occurring in well-drained soils along river valleys and forest edges. The species requires mature forest canopy conditions and is often found in secondary growth areas adjacent to primary forest remnants.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Annona ferruginea classified as Critically Endangered?
Annona ferruginea 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. Annona ferruginea faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its native range in Central and South America. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while selective logging targets the mature forest ecosystems this tree requires for reproduction. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns essential for fruit development and seed dispersal.
Where does Annona ferruginea live?
Annona ferruginea occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Annona ferruginea?
The main threats to Annona ferruginea 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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