AnnonFruitTraits 1.0, a comprehensive dataset on frugivory-related traits for Annonaceae species worldwide

Functional traits are critical for understanding species interactions within ecosystems and their responses to environmental changes. Yet, traits related to fruits and seeds are still underrepresented, especially in tropical ecosystems where mutualisms between fruits and fruit-eating animals are prominent. Here, we introduce AnnonFruitTraits 1.0, a comprehensive dataset of 34,772 records encompassing 26 frugivory-related traits for 2,266 species (ca. 90% of total species) of the pantropical plant family Annonaceae (Magnoliales). This dataset includes trait definitions and their significance for frugivory, as well as a description of our workflow from data acquisition to visualization. To facilitate data accessibility and reproducibility, we provide an accompanying R package (AnnonTraits) that enables users to explore, summarise, and visualise the dataset. By assessing species and trait coverage across genera and regions, we identified major data gaps in the Asia-Pacific region and in several Annonaceae genera (e.g., Artabotrys , Miliusa , Orophea, Polyalthia , and Uvaria ). Our findings show the importance of expanding trait data collection and taxonomic efforts, particularly in underrepresented regions and lineages. AnnonFruitTraits is a valuable resource for advancing research on seed dispersal, plant–animal interactions, and tropical forest conservation.