Agave albopilosa
CR

Agave albopilosa

Declining

Photo: (c) miguelg, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Overview

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

Agave albopilosa faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted range in Nuevo León, Mexico. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while overcollection for horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns in its arid habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

Agave albopilosa inhabits rocky limestone slopes and desert scrubland in the Sierra Madre Oriental of Nuevo León, Mexico. The species occurs in arid environments at elevations between 1,200-1,800 meters, growing among xerophytic vegetation adapted to harsh, drought-prone conditions.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Agave albopilosa classified as Critically Endangered?
Agave albopilosa is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Agave albopilosa faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted range in Nuevo León, Mexico. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while overcollection for horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns in its arid habitat.
Where does Agave albopilosa live?
Agave albopilosa 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 Agave albopilosa?
The main threats to Agave albopilosa are 1.1, 5.3, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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