Annona gardneri
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Annona gardneri faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching throughout its native range in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining populations become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and urban development have further reduced available habitat, while the slow growth rate typical of Annona species limits natural recovery potential.
Habitat
Annona gardneri is endemic to the Cerrado savanna ecosystem of central Brazil, where it grows in gallery forests and woodland margins. The species typically occurs in areas with well-drained soils and seasonal rainfall patterns characteristic of the tropical savanna biome.