CR

Annona oblongifolia

Unknown

Overview

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

Annona oblongifolia faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its native range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while selective logging targets the mature forest canopy where this tree species thrives. Urban expansion and cattle ranching have eliminated significant portions of its remaining habitat, leaving only scattered forest fragments that may be too small to support viable populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Annona oblongifolia is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it grows in humid lowland and montane rainforests. The species requires well-drained soils and thrives in the forest understory and canopy gaps of this highly biodiverse but critically threatened ecosystem.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Annona oblongifolia classified as Critically Endangered?
Annona oblongifolia 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 oblongifolia faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its native range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while selective logging targets the mature forest canopy where this tree species thrives. Urban expansion and cattle ranching have eliminated significant portions of its remaining habitat, leaving only scattered forest fragments that may be too small to support viable populations.
Where does Annona oblongifolia live?
Annona oblongifolia 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 oblongifolia?
The main threats to Annona oblongifolia 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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