CR

Agave grisea

Unknown

Overview

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

Agave grisea faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range in the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico, where habitat degradation from livestock grazing and agricultural expansion has fragmented remaining populations. The species' slow growth rate and specialized pollination requirements make recovery particularly challenging, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat conditions beyond the plant's limited dispersal capabilities.

Threat summary

Habitat

Agave grisea inhabits rocky limestone slopes and desert scrubland in the Chihuahuan Desert region of northeastern Mexico. The species requires well-drained soils and specific microclimatic conditions found in elevated desert terrain between 1,000-1,500 meters elevation.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Agave grisea classified as Critically Endangered?
Agave grisea 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. Agave grisea faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range in the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico, where habitat degradation from livestock grazing and agricultural expansion has fragmented remaining populations. The species' slow growth rate and specialized pollination requirements make recovery particularly challenging, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat conditions beyond the plant's limited dispersal capabilities.
Where does Agave grisea live?
Agave grisea 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 Agave grisea?
The main threats to Agave grisea 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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