Agave pelona
CR

Agave pelona

Declining

Photo: (c) Pedro Nájera Quezada, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Pedro Nájera Quezada

Overview

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

Agave pelona faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban expansion and agricultural conversion in its limited range in Baja California, Mexico. The species is particularly vulnerable to collection pressure for horticultural trade, as agaves are highly sought after by succulent enthusiasts. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency in its already arid habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

Agave pelona inhabits rocky slopes and desert scrublands in the coastal regions of Baja California, Mexico, typically growing on well-drained soils at elevations between 100-800 meters. The species thrives in Mediterranean-type climate zones with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorShrubland· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Agave pelona classified as Critically Endangered?
Agave pelona 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 pelona faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban expansion and agricultural conversion in its limited range in Baja California, Mexico. The species is particularly vulnerable to collection pressure for horticultural trade, as agaves are highly sought after by succulent enthusiasts. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency in its already arid habitat.
Where does Agave pelona live?
Agave pelona 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 pelona?
The main threats to Agave pelona 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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