Tamaulipas Flora and Fauna

It is important to mention before all that Tamaulipas is one of the four Mexican entities that do not have a census of flora and fauna, with the consequences that this brings for its study.

However, the plants and animals in the state correspond to those of the Subhumid climate in the middle of the territory, and dry and semi -style in the other half. It has long and hot summers, and fresh and windy winters. There are coasts and deserts and, therefore, Animals and fauna of seas and deserts. It is partially cloudy almost all year. These weather conditions originate that the variety of flora and fauna in the entity, present these specimens as common species of Tamaulipas. Next, we present a sample of the biodiversity of Tamaulipas.

Tamaulipas plants are the product of the rich biodiversity in that state. Tamaulipas vegetation, Includes some types of flowers such as:

Hibiscus (Hibiscus spp.)

It provides a large five petal flower, which is full of antioxidants. By boiling it, it is taken as a refreshing water with sugar, and is called Jamaica water. Although it is native to Asia, in Tamaulipas there is a lot for sale.

In these articles you can know the care of Hibiscus or Hibiscus and Hibiscus: Properties, what it is for and contraindications.

Trumpillo (Solanum elaeagbifolium)

It provides a small purple flower and is known for being an invasive weed for crops. The plant is covered by small “hairs” colorful or gray color. It has thin thorns. It is common to find it in agricultural crops of arid regions that are under intensive irrigation.

MALVISCO (MALVISCUS Arboreus)

It is a striking strong orange flower, which gardeners use a lot for their aesthetic harmony and because with it you can perfectly cover live fences. The flower does not open completely, which gives him a unique beauty.

In this link you will see a guide on Malvisco: properties, benefits and contraindications.

Ash (Leuchophyllum Frutescens)

It provides a small dark lilac flower, which comes from a thicket whose leaves are precisely ash green. This flower is in charge of giving the weather forecast, because it opens every time it rains, and lasts a week. It is endemic to Tamaulipas.

Morto Coral (Sage coccinea)

Also known as Jericho or hummingbird flower, it has an intense red color. Medicinal properties are attributed to it and is very sought after not only by gardeners, but also by the insects that come to libar from it.

Among the most common animals in Tamaulipas we can find:

Jaguar (Panthera onca)

It is an animal that is in danger of almost threatened. There is in the state of Tamaulipas a government program for its protection and conservation, but above all it is aimed at protecting domestic animals that the Jaguar preys, because it goes down from the remote areas where they live, to the houses of the locals to eat their chickens and all kinds of cattle.

In this other post you can read more about why the jaguar is in danger of extinction.

Lora turtle (Lepidochelys Kempi)

It is one of the smallest and most threatened in the world. As soon as it measures 65 centimeters long. It is in critical condition, since even when it is not directly by poachers for its eggs, it is hunted incidentally when they hunt other animals in the area.

Here you can discover more reptiles in Mexico.

Green Guacamaya (ARA Miloris Mexicanus)

It is a beautiful bird that is in danger of extinction. In the state there are 21 nests for her Anide, being the most important the Biosphere Reserve El Cielo. He has incredible colors and comes to live 50 years in freedom and up to 80 in captivity. In the Canyon of the Guacamayas, in the population of Jaumave, the green macaws arrive in hundreds to nest and reproduce in the month of February. After they are born in March, the macaws will be in the care of their mothers for two years.

Mexican crocodile (Crocodylus Moreletii)

They come to live on average 50 years. They are small. There are various programs in the state for conservation. One, for example, is to know the population of crocodiles, which began in 2014 and until before that the exact number of the specimens that exist was not known; A thousand five hundred copies have been sighted. Another is to make the population known to the risks of approaching crocodiles, since attacks by bites are frequent.

Jabalí (Their Scrofa)

Adult specimens can measure two meters long and weigh up to 100 kilos. It has a highly developed smell, which serves to locate its prey. It is a kind of wild pig with nocturnal habits that, during the day, hides in its burrow to sleep up to 12 hours in a row.

Montés cat (Felis Silvestris)

It is a small animal but of robust constitution, with a very wide tail, which is considered the predecessor of domestic cats. They are generally dark gray, with darker or black stripes. It usually lives in forests and away from urban centers.

Wild guajolote (Meleagris Gallopavo)

It is a wild turkey that is found by millions in the wild and more in captivity, since it is customary to prepare as food, just like it was a chicken. In wild state lives in plains and mountains. Eat insects, seeds and small plants. They have a complex organization of hierarchical order, within which they communicate by physical contact and strident calls.

Having learned all this about the characteristics of the Flora and Fauna of Tamaulipas and examples of their species, we recommend you know the animals in danger of extinction in Tamaulipas and the flora and fauna of Mexico.

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