Salvia cyanocephala
CR

Salvia cyanocephala

Unknown

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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.

Salvia cyanocephala faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Mexico. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded the quality of remaining habitat patches, while climate change poses additional stress through altered precipitation patterns in its montane ecosystem.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered sage inhabits montane pine-oak forests and adjacent grasslands in the mountains of central Mexico, typically occurring at elevations between 2,000-3,000 meters. The species requires well-drained volcanic soils and thrives in forest clearings and ecotones where it receives partial sunlight.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Salvia cyanocephala classified as Critically Endangered?
Salvia cyanocephala 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. Salvia cyanocephala faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Mexico. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded the quality of remaining habitat patches, while climate change poses additional stress through altered precipitation patterns in its montane ecosystem.
Where does Salvia cyanocephala live?
Salvia cyanocephala 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 Salvia cyanocephala?
The main threats to Salvia cyanocephala 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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