CR

Annona moaensis

Declining

Overview

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

Annona moaensis faces severe threats from extensive deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Cuba's mountainous regions. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree species occurs. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and climate-related changes affecting montane forest ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Cuban tree species inhabits montane forests and cloud forests in the Sierra Maestra mountain range. It occurs in humid, high-elevation forest ecosystems characterized by persistent cloud cover and specialized endemic flora.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Annona moaensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Annona moaensis 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 moaensis faces severe threats from extensive deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Cuba's mountainous regions. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree species occurs. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and climate-related changes affecting montane forest ecosystems.
Where does Annona moaensis live?
Annona moaensis occurs in Cuba. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Annona moaensis?
The main threats to Annona moaensis 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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