Mexipedium xerophyticum

Mexipedium xerophyticum Mexipedium xerophyticum By Jesús Reyes October 1, 2024 “Los Chimalapas” region, located between Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Veracruz, is kaleidoscope of biodiversity, with approximately 595,000 hectares, it is the largest area of tropical rainforest in Mexico, More than 24 years ago in this region a group of Mexican researchers found a true jewel of Mexican orchids: Mexipedium xerophyticum. Of […]

San Blas Jay

San Blas Jay:Cyanocorax sanblasianus San Blas Jay Cyanocorax sanblasianus   By Biól. Nat. Eduardo Villegas February 10, 2024 Its Latin name, Cyanocorax sanblasianus, means Blue Raven; it belongs to the raven family and has blue feathers. San Blas Jays are endemic in the west of México, from Nayarit to Guerrero states. Their habitat is subtropical and deciduous forest; […]

Nutting’s Flycatcher

Nutting’s Flycatcher Nutting’s Flycatcher Myiarchus nuttingi   By Biól. Jesús Ángel Barajas Fragoso January 10, 2024 This bird from the Tyrannidae family weighs around 28 grams, is diurnal and omnivorous, but gets its name from its peculiar ability to catch flies. They live 9 to 11 years and live in forests and jungles from northwest […]

Bletia reflexa

Bletia reflexa Bletia reflexa By Biól. Dr. Cristóbal Sánchez January 10, 2024 Today we present to you a Mexican orchid called Bletia reflexa. This species lives in the mountains, among hillside rocks and meadows of oak and pine forests. It has thickened underground stems that serve as a reserve in difficult times and has long, narrow leaves that hide […]

Vanilla pompona

Vanilla pompona Vanilla pompona   By Biól. Nat. Eduardo Villegas February 10, 2022 We want to share the Vanilla pompona with you. Hands down, it is one of Mexico´s most emblematic orchids, due to its exploitation. This orchid belongs to the “climbing orchids group” as a “vaine.” It can grow up to 20 feet, climbing different species of trees in […]