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bird's-nest pincushion

Mammillaria decipiens

Least Concern

About

The Bird's-nest pincushion (Mammillaria decipiens) is a species in the genus Mammillaria. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found in Brazil.

🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Nelkenartige)

Species

Mammillaria decipiens (bird's-nest pincushion)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Nido de Pájaro

Portuguese cactus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of bird's-nest pincushion?

The scientific name of bird's-nest pincushion is Mammillaria decipiens. It belongs to the genus Mammillaria.

What is the conservation status of bird's-nest pincushion?

bird's-nest pincushion (Mammillaria decipiens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does bird's-nest pincushion live?

bird's-nest pincushion is found in Found in Brazil.. Countries include Brazil.

What family does bird's-nest pincushion belong to?

bird's-nest pincushion (Mammillaria decipiens) belongs to the genus Mammillaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

Is bird's-nest pincushion endangered?

No, bird's-nest pincushion (Mammillaria decipiens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does bird's-nest pincushion belong to?

bird's-nest pincushion (Mammillaria decipiens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of bird's-nest pincushion?

The closest relatives of bird's-nest pincushion in the genus Mammillaria include Korallen-Warzenkaktus, whitey, golden star cactus, Heyder's Pincushion Cactus, mother-of-hundreds.