VU

Agave nuusaviorum

Declining

Overview

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

Agave nuusaviorum faces severe pressure from habitat conversion as its limited mountain range in Oaxaca, Mexico is increasingly developed for agriculture and human settlement. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes entire populations vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones beyond the plant's ability to migrate naturally. Collection pressure for horticultural trade poses an additional threat to remaining wild populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This agave species is endemic to dry montane scrublands and rocky slopes in the Sierra Madre del Sur of Oaxaca, Mexico, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-2,200 meters. It grows in well-drained soils among oak-pine woodland transitions and xerophytic shrubland communities.

Forest· majorForest - Temperate· majorShrubland· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Agave nuusaviorum classified as Vulnerable?
Agave nuusaviorum is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Agave nuusaviorum faces severe pressure from habitat conversion as its limited mountain range in Oaxaca, Mexico is increasingly developed for agriculture and human settlement. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes entire populations vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones beyond the plant's ability to migrate naturally. Collection pressure for horticultural trade poses an additional threat to remaining wild populations.
Where does Agave nuusaviorum live?
Agave nuusaviorum occurs in Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Agave nuusaviorum?
The main threats to Agave nuusaviorum 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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