ENEndangered
Mesoamerican Yew
Taxus globosa
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Temperate· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major
Other threatened species in TAXACEAE
Threatened in El Salvador
Frequently asked questions
Why is Mesoamerican Yew classified as Endangered?
Mesoamerican Yew 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Mesoamerican Yew live?
Mesoamerican Yew occurs in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Mesoamerican Yew?
The main threats to Mesoamerican Yew are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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