Guanajuato flora and fauna

In the state of Guanajuato the differential distribution of vegetation and associated fauna is related to The weather (Dry and semi -style to the north and northeast, temperate and subhumid in the central and warm region and subhumid to the south), The hydrology of the place, the variation in the types of soils, the differences of altitudeamong other characteristics.

This state is divided into different physiographic and geological provinces And each of them has A certain fauna and flora They make it unique. To the south, we can find tropical deciduous forests, to the north in closer xerophytic thickets, grassland areas in almost the entire territory, mountain forests towards the northeast, such as those of oaks or pine trees, gallery forests will be the vera of important rivers and aquatic and semi -communication vegetation in most of the state.

In this sense, with the objective of valueing the abundant biodiversity that Guanajuato presents and to raise awareness about how important it is to conserve these environments, we consider that it is essential to know in more detail its flora and fauna. If you want to learn more about this topic, continue reading.

Guanajuato has 2,786 species of plants and those with flowers are the most representative (angiosperms). The second place is occupied by ferns and simile plants with 126 species and, finally, plants without true flowers (gymnosperms) with 18 species. The greater amount of endemic plants It is located in the northeastern region of the State and that are mainly concentrated in The cacti family. In this sense and with the aim of knowing some of the most prominent species, here we present 5 examples of the Guanajuato flora:

White stick

Also known as Tepeguaje (Lysiloma divericatum) It is one Native species of Mexico which grows in mountainous, grassland and thicket forests from 1,800 to 2,400 meters above sea level. These trees can measure 15 meters high and have white balloon inflorescences that bloom from May to July. They require shade to develop effectively and do not need a large percentage of water to survive, since they tolerate droughts.

CHAMACUERO NAPAL

Opuntia tomentosacommonly called how chamacuero, San Gabriel cow or cactusamong other vulgar names, is a Endemic tree cacti which grows in plateaus and slopes from 1,650 to 2,200 meters high. Can achieve maximum 8 meters in length and its flowers can be reddish, orange or yellow and its fruit is a berry known as a tuna that maturity is edible. They are plants capable of tolerating droughts and frosts.

Oak

Encino QUERCUS LAETA It is one Guanajuato endemic species which grows in dry places, in ravines or slopes on heights that vary between 1,100 to 2,400 meters. It’s a slow growth treedrought tolerant, which can reach a maximum of 15 meters high Its bark is gray, it blooms in the month of May and its fruits are acorns.

Sabine

Taxodium mucronatumknown vulgarly as sabino, Ahuehuete or cedarit’s a Native Tree of Mexico which grows in gallery forests in the vera of streams and rivers. It can reach 40 meters high, it has an extremely thick trunk and its small and elongated leaves constitute a globose glass.

May Flor

Plumeria Rubra It is one Native Mexico plant And it has a lot of common names such as, for example, Campechana, lime flower and crow flower. It is a small bush or tree that can measure up to 8 meters high and carries numerous scented flowers that bloom from April to August and that can be white, pink, red or yellow. Its fruits are pods that have a large number of seeds.

Within the fauna of the state of Guanajuato we find about 1,143 species of animals And the most represented are the invertebrates. They are followed by birds, then mammals, reptiles and the least represented are fish and amphibians. To know better the fauna of Guanajuato we will describe 5 species along with a brief description:

Margay

The margay or Maracayáwhich means cat in Guaraní, (Leopardus Wiedii) it’s a Native Carnivorous Feline of America which has been registered in Guanajuato. Inhabitant of deciduous forests, it has nocturnal habits, it is lonely and arborícola, in fact, many of the dams that capture in trees such as birds and monkeys.

White tail deer

The white tail deer (Odocoileus virginianus) it’s a Cervido who lives in America And, in Mexico, it usually lives in dry forests of mountainous slopes where it feeds on herbs. His fur is reddish brown and the tip of his tail is white, hence his common name. The males have cornals that are renewed every year.

Here you can meet more animals with horns.

Red lynx

The American red lynx or mountain cat (Lynx Rufus) it’s a medium -sized feline which has been registered a few years ago in the state of Guanajuato. It presents a coloration that varies from gray to brown and has black stripes black on its legs. Inhabits a wide variety of environments, it is territorial and is also a lonely animal.

Here you can learn more types of lynx.

Bejuca

Oxybelis aeneus It is a kind of Arborícola, thin and large length snakedistributed mainly in the lowlands of Mexico. Before 2010, it had not been registered in the state of Guanajuato, today it is known to live there, mainly in forests or in open areas.

In this other post you can meet more animals that live in trees.

Green Guacamayo

The green macaw (Ara militaris) is a kind of Guacamayo Grand Size that is currently in vulnerable state, not only because of how fragmented their populations are, but for its illegal traffic. They are very striking for their bright and blue green coloration and have been observed in social groups in Guanajato, in oak and pine forests.

Now that you know more about Guanajuato’s flora and fauna, we recommend you read this other article on Mexico’s flora and fauna.

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