The flora and fauna of Nuevo León , Mexican state, varies with the different altitudes found in the region. The state has forests, bushes and pastures.
In addition, in the northern part that corresponds to a mountain area there is an ecological reserve called Sierra de Lobos.
Woodpecker
There are variety of climates that depend on the area. For example, the south is much colder than the north.
The climates of the state are the semicálido semiháldo, warm humid, warm dry, temperate humid, temperate semidry and semi-cold semidry.
The 5 main representatives of the flora of Nuevo Leon
1- Casahuate prieto
It is a plant of the dry landscapes and climates of Mexico that grows wild in dry areas. It is found in hillside places and is usually seen in groups.
Casahuates are very characteristic components of the cultural landscapes of the Mexican dry tropics.
2- Damiana
It is a bush of 0.3 to 2 meters high. It is also known as Mexican tea. It has several medicinal properties, among which stresses being an aphrodisiac and stimulant. It is also a potent antidepressant.
3- Estafiate
It is a bush 0.2 to 1 meter high. It has been used ancestrally in Mexico to alleviate many 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 species 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 Leon
1- Kangaroo Rat
It is a rodent that jumps like a small kangaroo in its bipedal shape, and hence its name is established. It is found in the bushes of the state of Nuevo León.
Its size varies from 10 to 20 cm. The most notorious characteristic of kangaroo rats are their long hind legs.
2- Woodpecker
It is a bird that has strong peaks to drill the trees. It has the ability to peck 20 times per second and 12,000 times a day.
It feeds on worms, larvae and insects that it finds and extracts from trees.
3- Wildcat
It is a small feline and is the wild ancestor of domestic cats.
The wildcat lives in forests and places far from the urban centers. It can also live in dense thickets that offer sufficient coverage.
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.
The males are slightly larger than the females. They can grow to a height of about 10 to 15 cm. The weight of these adult turtles is between 4 to 7 kg.
5- Cacomixtle
The cacomixtle is a mammal that is found in the forests of the state. It has yellowish gray and dark brown fur.
The big eyes it has and purple are striking. It is smaller in size than a domestic cat.
He is an agile climber. Its tail helps it maintain its balance to travel along narrow edges and overhanging rocks.
References
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- Fauna of the State of Nuevo León. (s.f.) Retrieved from For All Mexico: paratodomexico.com
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- Rovalo, M. (1996). Vegetation and Flora of Nuevo León. A Botanical-Ecological Guide. State Consultative Council for the Preservation of Flora and Wildlife of Nuevo León. Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
- PRESERVATION, C. C. E. P. (1995). Preliminary listing of the wildlife of the state of Nuevo León, Mexico.