Agave tecta
Photo: (c) Carlos Jiménez, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Carlos Jiménez
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Agave tecta faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to collection pressure from succulent enthusiasts and commercial trade, which has significantly reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect this drought-adapted species' specialized ecological requirements.
Habitat
Agave tecta inhabits rocky limestone slopes and cliff faces in arid scrubland environments, typically at elevations between 1,000-2,000 meters. The species requires well-drained soils and is adapted to the specific microclimate conditions found in narrow canyon systems and exposed rocky outcrops.
