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Magnolia Tamaulipana
''Magnolia tamaulipana'' is a species of plant in the family Magnoliaceae. It is endemic to northeastern Mexico. Range and habitat ''Magnolia tamaulipana'' is native to the Sierra Madre Oriental of Nuevo León and Tamaulipas states. It is known from only five locations, all within El Cielo Biosphere Reserve. The potential forest distribution for the species is estimated at 2,458 km2. It inhabits montane cloud forests between 1,180 to 1,500 meters elevation. Ecology ''Magnolia tamaulipana'' is pollinated by beetles, including two species of the scarab beetles '' Cyclocephala'' and other beetles in family Staphylinidae. The plants produce large protogynous flowers which are viable for up to 24 hours. The flowers are thermogenic, and the heat produced dissipates the flower scent to attract pollinating beetles. Conservation Most of the species' range is within the El Cielo Biosphere Reserve. The species' population is in decline across its native range, despite living within a pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IUCN Red List Of Threatened Species
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species, also known as the IUCN Red List or Red Data Book, founded in 1964, is the world's most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. It uses a set of precise criteria to evaluate the extinction risk of thousands of species and subspecies. These criteria are relevant to all species and all regions of the world. With its strong scientific base, the IUCN Red List is recognized as the most authoritative guide to the status of biological diversity. A series of Regional Red Lists are produced by countries or organizations, which assess the risk of extinction to species within a political management unit. The aim of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, IUCN Red List is to convey the urgency of conservation issues to the public and policy makers, as well as help the international community to reduce species extinction. According to International Unio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
