Ceratozamia zoquorum
CR

Ceratozamia zoquorum

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.

Ceratozamia zoquorum faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range in the cloud forests of Chiapas, Mexico. Deforestation for agricultural expansion and cattle ranching has fragmented its already limited habitat, while illegal collection for the horticultural trade continues to pressure remaining wild populations. The species' slow growth rate and limited reproductive capacity make recovery particularly challenging once populations are depleted.

Threat summary

Habitat

This cycad is endemic to the cloud forests of the Sierra Madre de Chiapas in southern Mexico, occurring at elevations between 1,200-1,800 meters. It grows in the understory of humid montane forests characterized by persistent fog cover and high biodiversity.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ceratozamia zoquorum classified as Critically Endangered?
Ceratozamia zoquorum 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. Ceratozamia zoquorum faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range in the cloud forests of Chiapas, Mexico. Deforestation for agricultural expansion and cattle ranching has fragmented its already limited habitat, while illegal collection for the horticultural trade continues to pressure remaining wild populations. The species' slow growth rate and limited reproductive capacity make recovery particularly challenging once populations are depleted.
Where does Ceratozamia zoquorum live?
Ceratozamia zoquorum 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 zoquorum?
The main threats to Ceratozamia zoquorum are 2.1, 2.3, 5.3, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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