VU

Yucca mixtecana

Stable

Overview

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

Yucca mixtecana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its restricted range within the Mixteca region of Oaxaca, Mexico. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for crop cultivation and overgrazing by cattle and goats. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns in its semi-arid environment, while collection for ornamental use further reduces wild populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Yucca mixtecana inhabits dry scrublands and semi-arid grasslands in the Mixteca Alta region of Oaxaca, Mexico, typically growing on rocky slopes and hillsides at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters. The species is adapted to the region's distinctive semi-arid climate with pronounced wet and dry seasons.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorShrubland· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Yucca mixtecana classified as Vulnerable?
Yucca mixtecana 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. Yucca mixtecana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its restricted range within the Mixteca region of Oaxaca, Mexico. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for crop cultivation and overgrazing by cattle and goats. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns in its semi-arid environment, while collection for ornamental use further reduces wild populations.
Where does Yucca mixtecana live?
Yucca mixtecana 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 Yucca mixtecana?
The main threats to Yucca mixtecana 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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