Ecoregions of Mexico

Dry tropical forest, Honduras

Central American Dry Forests: Navigating the Diversity Amidst the Dry Seasons

2 months ago By The Editor
The Central American dry forests ecoregion, spanning Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica, is a crucial transitional zone between the lush tropical rainforests and the arid deserts. This unique region along the Pacific Coast, from southern Chiapas to Guanacaste, exhibits a delicate balance of life in the face of a prolonged dry season.
Central American montane forest, with Pinus hartwegii, on the slopes of Tajumulco volcano, Guatemala

Central American Montane Forests: Guardians of Biodiversity in the High Elevations

2 months ago By The Editor
The Central American montane forests ecoregion is a collection of forest patches scattered across Central America's highest mountains. This region is ecologically significant and exhibits unique adaptations. It stretches from southern Mexico through Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua and showcases diverse vegetation and wildlife on the elevated canvas of the region.
Pine-oak forest fragmentation due to logging in Celaque National Park, Honduras

Central American Pine-Oak Forests: A Haven of Biodiversity and Conservation Challenges

2 months ago By The Editor
Nestled between the highland cloud forests and the lowland rainforests of northern Central America, the Central American pine-oak forests ecoregion unfolds as a diverse tapestry supporting a rich assortment of conifer species. Spanning across the mid-elevations of Mexico's Chiapas, southern Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and small portions of west-central Nicaragua, this region is a vital habitat for various flora and fauna.
La Tovara Nature Reserve, San Blas, Nayarit, Mexico

Marismas Nacionales Lagoon System: Marismas Nacionales–San Blas Mangrove Ecoregion (Mexico)

8 months ago By The Editor
The Marismas Nacionales Lagoon System is a significant coastal wetland located on the Pacific coast of northwest Mexico and a substantial and crucial mangrove ecosystem. The Marismas Nacionales–San Blas mangrove ecoregion is renowned for its rich biodiversity and ecological significance.
Baja Desert, Baja California Sur, Mexico

The Baja California Desert: Nurturing Life in Aridity

3 months ago By The Editor
The Baja California Desert is located within the Mexican states of Baja California Sur and Baja California Norte, on the western side of the Peninsular Ranges in the northern and central Baja California Peninsula. Situated between the Pacific Ocean to the west and cradled by the Peninsular Ranges to the east, the Baja California Desert is a geographical mosaic and a dynamic display of biodiversity and resilience.
Pine-Oak forest in Iztazihuatl National Park, Popocatepetl, Mexico

Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt Pine-Oak Forests Ecoregion: Nature's Haven in South-Central Mexico

3 months ago By The Editor
The Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt Pine-Oak Forests Ecoregion is located in south-central Mexico. It boasts a stunning variety of biodiversity, characterized by a unique blend of landscapes dominated by pine and oak. Encompassing several states, this ecoregion holds substantial ecological importance, providing a sanctuary for a diverse range of plant and animal species.
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