VU

Vallesia sinaloensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Vallesia sinaloensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in northwestern Mexico. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while overgrazing by livestock degrades the dry forest ecosystems it depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat through increased drought frequency and altered precipitation patterns in its already arid habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical dry forests and thornscrub vegetation in the coastal plains and foothills of northwestern Mexico. It typically occurs in areas with well-drained soils and seasonal rainfall patterns characteristic of the Sonoran Desert transition zone.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· major

Conservation measures underway

Resource & habitat protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Vallesia sinaloensis classified as Vulnerable?
Vallesia sinaloensis 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. Vallesia sinaloensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in northwestern Mexico. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while overgrazing by livestock degrades the dry forest ecosystems it depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat through increased drought frequency and altered precipitation patterns in its already arid habitat.
Where does Vallesia sinaloensis live?
Vallesia sinaloensis 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 Vallesia sinaloensis?
The main threats to Vallesia sinaloensis 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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