Bursera pereirae
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Bursera pereirae faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching throughout its limited range in western Mexico. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while its slow growth rate hampers natural recovery. Overexploitation for traditional medicinal uses and timber extraction further compounds population decline pressures.
Habitat
This endemic tree species inhabits tropical dry forests and semi-deciduous woodlands in the Pacific coastal regions of western Mexico. It typically grows on rocky slopes and canyon walls at elevations between 200-800 meters, often in areas with pronounced dry seasons.