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Sloanea mexicana

Declining

Overview

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

Sloanea mexicana faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Mexico's tropical forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Logging activities and conversion of forest land to cattle ranching have eliminated much of its original habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the humid conditions this tree species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Sloanea mexicana inhabits humid tropical forests and cloud forests in mountainous regions of Mexico, typically growing in areas with consistent moisture and moderate temperatures. The species is found in both primary and secondary forest formations, often in areas with rich, well-drained soils at elevations between 500-1500 meters.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryEx-situ conservationLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sloanea mexicana classified as Endangered?
Sloanea mexicana 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. Sloanea mexicana faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Mexico's tropical forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Logging activities and conversion of forest land to cattle ranching have eliminated much of its original habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the humid conditions this tree species requires for survival.
Where does Sloanea mexicana live?
Sloanea mexicana 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 Sloanea mexicana?
The main threats to Sloanea mexicana 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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