CRCritically Endangered
Ceratozamia hildae
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
This species inhabits the understory of humid cloud forests in the Sierra Madre Oriental mountains of Mexico, occurring at elevations between 1,200 and 1,800 meters. It grows in well-drained, organic-rich soils beneath the forest canopy, where persistent cloud cover maintains the cool, moist microclimate essential for its survival.
Rocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
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Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Ceratozamia hildae classified as Critically Endangered?
Ceratozamia hildae 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Ceratozamia hildae live?
Ceratozamia hildae 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 Ceratozamia hildae?
The main threats to Ceratozamia hildae are 5.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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