Mountain soursop, Wild soursop
CR

Mountain soursop, Wild soursop

Annona montana

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annona_montana

Overview

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

Mountain soursop faces severe population declines due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and logging activities throughout its native range. The species' limited distribution and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing deforestation pressures and climate change impacts on montane forest ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

Mountain soursop occurs in tropical montane forests and cloud forests at elevations typically between 500-2000 meters. The species prefers humid, well-drained soils in primary and secondary forest environments with consistent moisture and moderate temperatures.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mountain soursop, Wild soursop classified as Critically Endangered?
Mountain soursop, Wild soursop 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. Mountain soursop faces severe population declines due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and logging activities throughout its native range. The species' limited distribution and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing deforestation pressures and climate change impacts on montane forest ecosystems.
Where does Mountain soursop, Wild soursop live?
Mountain soursop, Wild soursop 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 Mountain soursop, Wild soursop?
The main threats to Mountain soursop, Wild soursop 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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