Agave convallis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Agave convallis faces severe pressure from habitat conversion as its native desert scrublands are cleared for agricultural development and urban expansion. The species' extremely limited range makes entire populations vulnerable to single disturbance events, while climate change is altering precipitation patterns critical for this drought-adapted succulent. Illegal collection for horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations, particularly targeting the species' distinctive rosette formations.
Habitat
Agave convallis inhabits arid desert scrublands and rocky slopes in northwestern Mexico, typically growing on well-drained soils between 800-1,500 meters elevation. The species thrives in areas with sparse vegetation cover, often establishing on limestone outcrops and gravelly hillsides where competition from other plants is minimal.
Other threatened species in ASPARAGACEAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
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