FLORA AND FAUNA OF PUEBLA: MOST OUTSTANDING SPECIES - BIOLOGY - 2025

The flora and fauna of Puebla, state of Mexico, is very varied as a consequence of the different ecosystems found in that state. In Puebla 3 types of climate predominate.

For one thing, the temperate subhumid climate is found in most of the state. Then, on the upper slopes of the Malinche volcano there is a sub-humid semi-cold climate. Finally, at the summit of Malinche a cold climate prevails.

Weasel

Specifically regarding the flora of Puebla, the natural vegetation of the state has suffered a constant and serious degradation that is mainly due to the clearing of forests and grazing.

The 5 most representative plants of Puebla

1- Encino

There are extensive oak forests in the state of Puebla. The fruit of this tree is edible, it is the acorn.

2- Bottle palm

It is a kind of palm tree that has a large swollen trunk. You only have four to six blades open at the same time.

This species is very sensitive to cold. While it can survive a short frost, it could suffer foliage damage. It is distributed in the central part of the state.

3- Ocote

It is a tree that belongs to the species of conifers. It gives off a resin that is aromatic and highly flammable.

Its wood is used as fuel and for construction. The wood of this tree is white and resinous.

4- Red pine

It is a medium tree that reaches 15 meters in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 1.5 meters.

The leaves, which are like needles, are grouped into five units and are dark green.

5- Jarilla

It is a branchy shrub found in mountainous areas. It is an important source of fuel and also has medicinal uses.

The resinous substance of its leaves is used as a remedy for mules and horses. The infusion is used to regulate fever, to treat cholera, and to reduce pain from dislocations and fractures.

The 5 most representative animals of Puebla

1- Weasel

It is a small carnivorous animal that is widely distributed in the territory. It can live in any habitat, although it prefers rural environments such as fields, meadows and forests.

It is an efficient hunter of prey between five and ten times its own weight, such as rats, mice and voles.

2- Scorpion

The most conspicuous characteristic of scorpions is their pincer-shaped appendage and their tail, which has a stinger endowed with venom.

For humans, a small amount of poison can be deadly. They generally inhabit sandy and rocky terrain.

3- lizard

It is a small reptile of no more than 6 cm without including the tail. It has a great speed of movement and agility to climb walls, rocks and trees.

It has scales on its body and it usually reproduces between the months of March and June.

4- Gallareta

It is a bird that lives in lakes and lagoons. It nests in low areas of grasslands and among vegetation. Lays 4 to 9 eggs.

The color of these birds is light brown with dark spots spread over the entire surface of their body.

5- Coralillo

It is a poisonous snake. It is characterized by the vivid colors it has, among which yellow, red and black predominate.

References

1. Climate, flora and fauna of Puebla. (sf). Obtained from Club Planeta: elclima.com.mx
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3. The Biodiversity of Puebla. (sf). Obtained from biodiversity.gob.mx
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5. Estrada, IG (2002). Catalog of medicinal plants in a market in the city of Puebla. Government of the State of Puebla.