*2.6. Biological Characteristics*

In this region, there are several species of economic importance (regional and local fisheries), ecosystemic and anthropogenic applications (medicinal, construction, tourism), or areas with some category of risk, according to the 059-Semarnat-2010 [36] or the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) (Table 1). Although many more species are reported, only those with anthropic importance and/or uses, or a protection category were assessed.

**Table 1.** Species reported in the north of Yucatan, detailing their ecological and commercial importance, anthropic uses, and protection category.

