Sierra Madre Occidental pine–oak forests

Sierra Madre Occidental pine–oak forests
Pine-oak forest in the valley of the San Ignacio River near Guajurana, Chihuahua.
Sierra Madre Occidental pine–oak forests
Ecology
RealmNearctic
BiomeTemperate broadleaf and mixed forests
Borders
Bird species319
Mammal species164
Geography
Area222,700 km2 (86,000 sq mi)
Countries
States
Conservation
Conservation statusCritical/endangered
Global 200Yes
Habitat loss5.3745%
Protected13.52%

The Sierra Madre Occidental pine–oak forests (Spanish: Bosques de pino-roble de la Sierra Madre Occidental) are a Temperate broadleaf and mixed forests ecoregion of the Sierra Madre Occidental range from the southwest USA region to the western part of Mexico. They are home to a large number of endemic plants and important habitat for wildlife.