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Populus guzmanantlensis

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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.

Populus guzmanantlensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its limited montane habitat range in Mexico. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift suitable growing conditions to higher elevations. Illegal logging and collection for local use further compound population decline pressures.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic poplar species inhabits montane riparian zones and moist canyon bottoms in the Sierra Madre Oriental of Mexico, typically growing along seasonal streams and in protected valleys between 1,800-2,400 meters elevation. It requires specific moisture conditions and is often found in association with other endemic Mexican mountain flora in these isolated highland refugia.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservationLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Populus guzmanantlensis classified as Endangered?
Populus guzmanantlensis 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. Populus guzmanantlensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its limited montane habitat range in Mexico. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift suitable growing conditions to higher elevations. Illegal logging and collection for local use further compound population decline pressures.
Where does Populus guzmanantlensis live?
Populus guzmanantlensis 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 Populus guzmanantlensis?
The main threats to Populus guzmanantlensis 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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