Tlaxcala flora and fauna

The characteristics of their flora and fauna are related to a Subhumid temperate climate within one volcanic lava areasince it is located in the neovolcanic axis. 17% of its territory is covered with natural vegetation. The rest are agricultural crops, which implies the strong change in land use for native biodiversity.

Tlaxcala’s flora adapts both to the subhumid temperate climate and a Cold climate which comes from the thaw of its inactive volcanoes. The majority of tlaxcala fauna presented below was common in the past, but Many of these species are disappearing today little by little because of:

• Habitat loss and fragmentation
• Deforestation
• Urbanization
• Climate change
• Lack of water
• Hunting and Sale

Oaks (Quercus spp.)

They form wide forests, characterized by having coriacea leaves and rough margin. They produce acorns. Mexico is the most megodive country in the world when Encinos, so it is no surprise that can be found in Tlaxcala.

Moses cradle (Spathyhyllum)

It is a perennial plant that has large leaves that can measure up to 60 centimeters long in its largest versions and presents beautiful white flowers.

Here you can know the cradle of Moses or Lily of Peace: care, reproduction, fallen leaves and diseases.

Christmas Eve (Euphorbia Pulcherrima)

It is a plant that decorates Mexican households (and almost everyone) at Christmas. Therefore, it is also known as Christmas plant or Christmas flower and has other names such as Poinsetia, Easter Flor, Pascuero or Cuetlaxochitl. It is sold for millions of copies in that season. It can be maintained all year, giving it constantly and taking care that there is good drainage in its substrate, although it is usually not preserved beyond the Christmas season.

In this guide you can learn more about the care of the Easter flower.

Anturio (Anthurium spp.)

It provides a beautiful intense red flower and is usually a plant that is sold face, even so, it is very sought after those who wish to cheer up their garden or interior of the home. It is a plant that absorbs the humidity of the home, so it is recommended to water with spray its leaves from time to time, without touching the flower. It requires a lot of sunlight.

You can learn more about the care of the anturium here.

Purple bell (Ipomoea Purpurea)

It is a climbing plant, of rapid growth, which invades the banks of the roads and wild fields, with its characteristic purple flower in the form of a small bell. It is also known as the glory of the morning.

Tlaconete mottled (Isthmura Bellii)

It is a salamandra of shocking and contrasting colors. They are black with red marks on the back, very bright. It is of nocturnal habits and hides between trunks, rocks or under the leaves.

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River frog (Lithobates Berlandieri)

All amphibians live in places with water and land, because they need to have constant water availability to survive well. Thus, this frog lives associated with Ríos, but as an adaptation to survive can tolerate drought conditions for a while.

We recommend learning here the difference between toad and frog.

Fieldmouse (Apodemus sylvaticus)

It is a micromamifice that reproduces very fast. It measures 8 to 10 centimeters. He lives in burrows and has nocturnal habits. It has big heads and eyes. Live scarce two years. Eat seeds, berries and fruits.

Black tail hare (Lepus Californicus)

They are very fast animals that can reach a speed of 65 kilometers per hour. Physically it looks like rabbits and have the same diet, that is, they eat vegetables and herbs. Unlike rabbits, they don’t take care of their young in burrows, they are larger than these and have larger ears.

Here we tell you more about the difference between hare and rabbit.

Cacomixtle (Bassariscus astutus)

It is a medium -sized mammal, which has a ring and large and expressive eyes. It is carnivore, but not strict, since it can eat more variety of food. He lives seven years in the wild and can have one to five young. It is of nocturnal habits and is not easily seen in the countryside, but in the cities they have become accustomed to being social, and receives fruit from humans who want to feed it.

Teporingo (Romerolagus diazi)

It is a small mammal that lives in the forests and zones of thickets, endemic to Mexico. Live almost always close to volcanoes. It is herbivorous. It is one of the smallest rabbits in the world, measuring between 25 and 30 centimeters long, with tiny tail and ears. His favorite food is a grass called Zacatón.

Mexican musraña (Sorex Oreopolus)

They are placental mammals that inhabit the forests, but also in the gardens and parks with irrigation. They are small, almost like a mouse, although they are rather related before with the moles than with rodents. They have a long snout and very sensitive mustaches. They defend themselves from their possible predators dismissing a foul smell that makes them undesirable.

Flying squirrel (Pteromyini)

More than flying, “plans” somewhat passively. It is a tribe of sciuromorphs living 6 years in their natural environment, but that in captivity can live 10 to 30 years, since in this way of life they have no predators.

Here you can learn more about what are flying mammals.

Gray arborícola squirrel (Sciurus aureogaster)

Also known as Mexican gray squirrel, it is a kind of esciuromorfo rodent. Eat nuts and acorns, in addition to stems, outbreaks and tender roots. His life in urban parks is proliferous thanks to the treatment he receives from visitors, but in his natural habitats he has decreased his number, for his habitat deteriorated by the builders.

In this link you can know different types of squirrels.

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