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Magnolia enepeceana

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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.

Magnolia enepeceana faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted range in the cloud forests of Veracruz, Mexico. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements hinder natural recovery. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for cloud forest ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic magnolia inhabits the humid cloud forests of the Sierra Madre Oriental in Veracruz, Mexico, typically growing at elevations between 1,200-1,800 meters. It requires the persistent moisture and cool temperatures characteristic of these montane ecosystems, often found in association with other cloud forest specialists.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Species managementSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Magnolia enepeceana classified as Endangered?
Magnolia enepeceana is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Magnolia enepeceana faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted range in the cloud forests of Veracruz, Mexico. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements hinder natural recovery. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for cloud forest ecosystems.
Where does Magnolia enepeceana live?
Magnolia enepeceana occurs in Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Magnolia enepeceana?
The main threats to Magnolia enepeceana 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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