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Annona gardneri

Declining

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.

Threat summary

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.

Savanna· major

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Cyathocalyx magnifructus

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Mitrephora vulpina

Unknown
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Goniothalamus undulatus

Unknown
CR

Huberantha mossambicensis

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Annona gardneri classified as Endangered?
Annona gardneri is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. 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.
Where does Annona gardneri live?
Annona gardneri 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 gardneri?
The main threats to Annona gardneri 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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