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Magnolia rzedowskiana

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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 rzedowskiana faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the cloud forests of Hidalgo, Mexico. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements limit 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 humid cloud forests in the Sierra Madre Oriental of Hidalgo, Mexico, typically growing at elevations between 1,200-1,800 meters. It requires the persistent moisture and cool temperatures characteristic of these montane cloud forest ecosystems.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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CR

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Magnolia rzedowskiana classified as Endangered?
Magnolia rzedowskiana 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 rzedowskiana faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the cloud forests of Hidalgo, Mexico. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements limit natural recovery. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for cloud forest ecosystems.
Where does Magnolia rzedowskiana live?
Magnolia rzedowskiana 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 Magnolia rzedowskiana?
The main threats to Magnolia rzedowskiana 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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