VU

Ficus mexiae

Unknown

Overview

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

Ficus mexiae faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Central and South America. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and dependence on specific forest ecosystems that are increasingly fragmented by agricultural expansion and urban development. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the precipitation patterns and temperature regimes essential for this fig species' survival and reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ficus mexiae inhabits tropical and subtropical moist forests, typically found in lowland and montane forest ecosystems. The species grows in areas with consistent moisture and established forest canopy structure, often in regions with rich, well-drained soils.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ficus mexiae classified as Vulnerable?
Ficus mexiae 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. Ficus mexiae faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Central and South America. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and dependence on specific forest ecosystems that are increasingly fragmented by agricultural expansion and urban development. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the precipitation patterns and temperature regimes essential for this fig species' survival and reproduction.
Where does Ficus mexiae live?
Ficus mexiae 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 Ficus mexiae?
The main threats to Ficus mexiae 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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