CR

Agave nizandensis

Declining

Overview

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

Agave nizandensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its extremely limited range in Oaxaca, Mexico. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while overcollection for ornamental purposes has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect this drought-adapted species' survival in its specialized habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

Agave nizandensis is endemic to dry tropical forests and scrublands in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec region of Oaxaca, Mexico. The species occurs on rocky slopes and well-drained soils in areas with distinct wet and dry seasons, typically at elevations between 200-800 meters.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Legislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Agave nizandensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Agave nizandensis 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 nizandensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its extremely limited range in Oaxaca, Mexico. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while overcollection for ornamental purposes has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect this drought-adapted species' survival in its specialized habitat.
Where does Agave nizandensis live?
Agave nizandensis 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 nizandensis?
The main threats to Agave nizandensis are 1.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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