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Magnolia mixteca

Declining

Overview

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

Magnolia mixteca faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the cloud forests of Oaxaca, Mexico. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging activities continue to reduce the quality and connectivity of remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required by this cloud forest specialist.

Threat summary

Habitat

Magnolia mixteca is endemic to the cloud forests of the Sierra Madre de Oaxaca in southern Mexico, occurring at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters. These misty montane forests provide the cool, humid conditions essential for the species' survival, characterized by persistent fog cover and high biodiversity.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

Species managementEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Magnolia mixteca classified as Endangered?
Magnolia mixteca 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 mixteca faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the cloud forests of Oaxaca, Mexico. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging activities continue to reduce the quality and connectivity of remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required by this cloud forest specialist.
Where does Magnolia mixteca live?
Magnolia mixteca 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 Magnolia mixteca?
The main threats to Magnolia mixteca 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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