FLORA AND FAUNA OF COAHUILA: MOST REPRESENTATIVE SPECIES - BIOLOGY - 2025

The flora and fauna of Coahuila is characterized by species of flowers such as the cactus, mesquite or maguey, and animal species such as the black bear, the prairie dog or the rattlesnake.

Coahuila is a Mexican state located in the North of the Aztec country. Its dry and semi-warm climate allows the formation of a varied flora.

Nopal.

The vegetation is rich in bushes and changes depending on the height and the type of soil. The existing fauna has a great capacity for adaptation, which makes the existence of various types of mammals, reptiles and birds possible.

Flora

1- Nopal

It is a shrub-like plant that belongs to the Cactaceae family. It has branched stems.

With maturation, the nopal manages to give flowers and fruits, which have a high culinary and medicinal value in the Mexican and American tradition in general.

2- Mezquite

It is a leguminous tree typical of the arid zones of Mexico. Being deciduous trees, they can measure up to nine meters in height.

They have a good adaptability that makes them drought tolerant. Its wood is appreciated in carpentry for its hardness. Its seeds have culinary uses.

3- Maguey

It is a monocotyledonous plant distributed along the borders between Mexico and the United States. Its leaves are thick and fleshy.

This plant is typical of dry and semi-dry climates. The plant tends to be of great gastronomic importance, since it is used to prepare multiple sweeteners and spirits such as tequila and mezcal. Its fibers are used in the creation of fabrics and hammocks.

4- Firs

Fir is a tree native to North America. It is also called as Oregon pine or Pinabete. It is a conifer that can measure more than 70 meters in height.

Its wood is appreciated in carpentry, construction and in the paper industry. It is also often used as an ornamental tree.

5- Arnica

It is a flowering perennial plant. Its distribution occurs especially in the temperate zones of the North American west.

It has a large number of species, many of which are used as traditional medicine, for the creation of anti-inflammatory remedies.

Fauna

1- black bear

The black bear is a mammal that is widespread throughout North America. It is omnivorous, and generally weighs about 120 kilograms.

They eat vegetables, fruits, herbs, insects, and fish. They can live up to 30 years.

2- Rattlesnake

It is a species of rattlesnake whose distribution covers Mexico to South America. It is a very poisonous snake.

It can measure up to almost two meters. It has more than 9 subspecies. It is especially distributed in arid areas.

3- Prairie dog

It is a rodent that is distributed throughout North America. They are brown in color, weigh up to a little over a kilo and measure between 35 and 45 centimeters. They are agile and generally live in herds in the flat and semi-arid areas.

4- Red-tailed hawk

Also known as the red-tailed eagle, this bird of prey is distributed from Alaska to Central America. It has about 14 subspecies and is widely used in falconry.

5- Wild turkey

Typical of all North America, the wild turkey is a galliform bird prized for its meat. It is distributed throughout the United States and northern Mexico.

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