VUVulnerable
Agave potatorum
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 - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorRocky areas· majorDesert· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in ASPARAGACEAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Agave potatorum classified as Vulnerable?
Agave potatorum is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Agave potatorum live?
Agave potatorum 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 Agave potatorum?
The main threats to Agave potatorum are 1.1, 2.1, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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