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Pariette Cactus

Sclerocactus brevispinus

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales (Nelkenartige)
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Sclerocactus
Species
Sclerocactus brevispinus (Pariette Cactus)

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Golfball Cactus
Sclerocactus mariposensis
Least Concern
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Grama Grass Cactus
Sclerocactus papyracanthus
Least Concern
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Wrights Fishhook Cactus
Sclerocactus wrightiae
Near Threatened
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Engelmann's Fishhook Cactus
Sclerocactus brevihamatus
Least Concern
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Nye County Fish-hook Cactus
Sclerocactus nyensis
Endangered
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Uinta Basin hookless cactus
Sclerocactus wetlandicus
Least Concern
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Mohave Fishhook Cactus
Sclerocactus polyancistrus
Least Concern
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Colorado hookless cactus
Sclerocactus glaucus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pariette Cactus?
The scientific name of Pariette Cactus is Sclerocactus brevispinus. It belongs to the genus Sclerocactus.
What is the conservation status of Pariette Cactus?
Pariette Cactus (Sclerocactus brevispinus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Pariette Cactus belong to?
Pariette Cactus (Sclerocactus brevispinus) belongs to the genus Sclerocactus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.
Is Pariette Cactus endangered?
Yes, Pariette Cactus (Sclerocactus brevispinus) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Pariette Cactus belong to?
Pariette Cactus (Sclerocactus brevispinus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Pariette Cactus?
The closest relatives of Pariette Cactus in the genus Sclerocactus include Colorado hookless cactus, Golfball Cactus, Grama Grass Cactus, Wrights Fishhook Cactus, Engelmann's Fishhook Cactus.

Genus Sclerocactus — 19 Species

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Colorado hookless cactus
Sclerocactus glaucus
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Golfball Cactus
Sclerocactus mariposensis
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Grama Grass Cactus
Sclerocactus papyracanthus
LC
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Pariette Cactus
Sclerocactus brevispinus
CR
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Wrights Fishhook Cactus
Sclerocactus wrightiae
NT 🐾
Engelmann's Fishhook Cactus
Sclerocactus brevihamatus
LC 🐾
Nye County Fish-hook Cactus
Sclerocactus nyensis
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Uinta Basin hookless cactus
Sclerocactus wetlandicus
LC 🐾
Mohave Fishhook Cactus
Sclerocactus polyancistrus
LC 🐾
Desert Valley Fish-hook Cactus
Sclerocactus spinosior
LC 🐾
Mesa Verde Cactus
Sclerocactus mesae-verdae
LC 🐾
Eight-spine Fishhook Cactus
Sclerocactus johnsonii
LC 🐾
Great Basin Fishhook Cactus
Sclerocactus pubispinus
LC 🐾
Small-flower Fishhook Cactus
Sclerocactus parviflorus
LC 🐾
Whipple's Fishhook Cactus
Sclerocactus whipplei
LC 🐾
White Fish-hook Cactus
Sclerocactus intertextus
LC 🐾
Pineapple cactus
Sclerocactus warnockii
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Scheer's Fish-hook Cactus
Sclerocactus scheerii
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House Rock cactus
Sclerocactus sileri
VU
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