FLORA AND FAUNA OF NUEVO LEÓN: MAIN SPECIES - BIOLOGY - 2025

The flora and fauna of Nuevo León, a Mexican state, varies with the different altitudes found in the region. The state has forests, scrublands, and grasslands.

In addition, in the northern part that corresponds to a mountain area there is an ecological reserve called Sierra de Lobos.

Woodpecker

There are a variety of climates that depend on the area. For example, the south is much colder than the north.

The climates of the state are semi-warm semi-humid, warm humid, warm dry, temperate humid, temperate semi-dry and semi-cold semi-humid.

The 5 main representatives of the flora of Nuevo León

1- Casahuate prieto

It is a plant from the landscapes and dry climates of Mexico that grows wild in dry areas. Found in hillside locations and generally seen in groups.

The casahuates are very characteristic components of the cultural landscapes of the Mexican dry tropics.

2- Damiana

It is a shrub 0.3 to 2 meters tall. It is also known as Mexican tea. It has several medicinal properties, among which it is stimulating and an aphrodisiac. It is also a powerful antidepressant.

3- Stafiate

It is a shrub 0.2 to 1 meter tall. It has been used ancestrally in Mexico to alleviate numerous ailments and was used in various religious ceremonies.

It is a useful plant to treat infections.

4- Nopal

It is from the cactus family. Its fruits are edible and can be used to make juices, sweets and beers.

5- Chilacayote

The chilacayote is a kind of climbing vine whose fruit is edible, called pumpkin. Its traditional cultivation area is that of high altitudes.

The 5 main representatives of the fauna of Nuevo León

1- Kangaroo rat

It is a rodent that jumps like a small kangaroo in its bipedal form, hence its name. It is found in the bushes of the state of Nuevo León.

Its size varies from 10 to 20 cm. The most notable feature of kangaroo rats is their long hind legs.

2- Woodpecker

It is a bird that has strong beaks to drill through trees. It has the ability to peck 20 times a second and 12,000 times a day.

It feeds on worms, larvae and insects that it finds and extracts from trees.

3- Wild cat

It is a small feline and is the wild ancestor of domestic cats.

The wild cat lives in forests and places far from urban centers. It can also live in dense thickets that offer sufficient cover.

4- Desert tortoise

It is a species of turtle that is found in the bushes of Nuevo León. It reaches a length of about 25 to 36 cm.

Males are slightly larger than females. They can grow to a height of about 10-15 cm. The weight of these adult turtles is between 4 to 7 kg.

5- Cacomixtle

The cacomixtle is a mammal found in the state forests. It has yellowish gray and dark brown fur.

Its large purple eyes are striking. It is smaller in size than a domestic cat.

It is an agile climber. Its tail helps it balance when navigating narrow edges and overhanging rocks.

References

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