FLORA AND FAUNA OF AGUASCALIENTES: CHARACTERISTICS AND SPECIES - BIOLOGY - 2025

The flora and fauna of Aguascalientes, Mexico, corresponds to a semi-warm climate. Aguascalientes has valleys where species such as nopal, huizache and mesquite live. The fauna in the valleys is made up of wolves, coyotes and eagles, among others.

In the mountain area the flora and fauna are different. There are forests of oak, poplar, cedar and pine. Animals include cougars, white-tailed deer, collared boar, eagles, bobcats, and squirrels.

Aguascalientes has 19 threatened species registered, 12 with special protection and the golden eagle at risk of extinction.

Due to this scenario, the government is paying special attention to preserving the habitat. For this, the Sierra Fría conservation area has been created.

Flora

Much of the flora of this area is characterized by being used for natural medicinal preparations.

1- Olive

The white olive is one of the herbs that grow in the valleys of Aguascalientes. Its flowers have white petals, almost always five per flower. It has medicinal uses.

2- Brad

It is a grass up to 50 centimeters high. This plant produces a flower that can vary between pink and lilac, and it also has medicinal use.

3- Arnica

This plant has varieties that go between 50 centimeters to two meters in height. Its flowers vary according to the species: they can be yellow, purple or white.

4- Jarilla

It is a shrub up to 3 meters tall with yellow flowers. It is known by various names such as chamizo, jarilla del cerro or varal.

5- Espinosilla or huachichile

It is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. The flowers form clusters with a red tubular corolla.

6- Flower of San Pedro

It is a shrub up to 1.5 meters high. Its flowers are grouped in clusters, bell-shaped and bright yellow.

It is also known by the names of cocono mucus, Santa Lucia eye or tronadora.

Fauna

1- Moctezuma's frog

The Moctezuma frog is an amphibian that enjoys special protection in Mexico, where it originates from.

Although it is not in danger of extinction, what is worrying is the contamination of the waterways in which it lives.

This frog is generally brown or gray in color with white spots, which is why it is known as the Moctezuma leopard frog. It is medium size.

2- Wild turkey

This turkey, known as the common turkey or gallipavo, is native to Mexico and the United States. It is another of the species that receives special protection for its conservation.

3- Whitetail deer

It is a species of deer that lives from Canada to Mexico. It has the peculiarity of having a white spot around the tail.

In Aguascalientes it is also considered in danger of extinction, for which it is given special treatment.

4- Tlacuache

It is the only marsupial that is Mexican in origin. In Spain they are called opossum.

It was the first mammal to cross the ocean on Spanish ships. It was hidden among the fruits that were in the cellars.

5- Golden Eagle

This raptor lives in the mountainous area of ​​Aguascalientes. It is also in serious danger of extinction.

It is considered a protected species. It is the symbol of Mexico and is represented on its flag.

References

1. "Fauna" in the Aguas Calientes Government Portal. Retrieved in November 2017 from the Aguas Calientes Government Portal at: aguascalientes.gob.mx
2. "Flora and Fauna" in Cuentame Inegi. Recovered in November 2017 from Cuentame Inegi at: Cuentame.inegi.org.mx
3. "Vegetation and fauna of the State of Aguascalientes" in Para Todo México. Retrieved in November 2017 from Para Todo México: paratodomexico.com
4. "City of Aguascalientes" in Gnosis Instituto Cultural Quetzalcóatl. Retrieved in November 2017 from Gnosis Instituto Cultural Quetzalcóatl at: samaelgnosis.net
5. "Study of the biodiversity of Aguascalientes" in Biodiversity. Retrieved in November 2017 from the Study of Biodiversity of Aguascalientes at: biodiversity.gob.mx
6. «Medicinal plants of Aguascalientes» in Editorial Uaa (September 2015). Recovered in November 2017 from Issu: issuu.com