Agave wallisii
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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.
Agave wallisii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban expansion and agricultural conversion in its restricted range in northeastern Mexico. The species is further threatened by overcollection for horticultural trade, as its attractive rosette form makes it highly sought after by succulent collectors. Climate change poses an additional risk through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate water balance this desert-adapted species requires.
Habitat
Agave wallisii inhabits rocky limestone slopes and desert scrublands in the Chihuahuan Desert region of northeastern Mexico. The species typically grows on well-drained calcareous soils at elevations between 1,000-1,500 meters, often in association with other xerophytic vegetation.
