Beyond protected areas: spatial conservation priorities for an endemic and endangered orchid species in Mexico using species distribution models

IntroductionIdentifying geographic areas with suitable environmental conditions for endangered and endemic species is crucial to enhancing conservation efforts. Oncidium incurvum is a rare epiphytic orchid endemic to Mexico. Like its relatives, it faces human-related pressures that threaten its survival. This study aimed to identify geographic areas that are environmentally suitable for this species and to propose priority zones for its conservation.MethodsOccurrence data were obtained from herb