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Venuskamm

Scandix pecten-veneris

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Georgia, Japan), Europe (18 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

French peine de vénus
German Venuskamm

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Venuskamm?
The scientific name of Venuskamm is Scandix pecten-veneris. It belongs to the genus Scandix.
What is the conservation status of Venuskamm?
Venuskamm (Scandix pecten-veneris) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Venuskamm live?
Venuskamm is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Georgia, Japan), Europe (18 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France.
What family does Venuskamm belong to?
Venuskamm (Scandix pecten-veneris) belongs to the genus Scandix, which is part of the taxonomic family Apiaceae.
Is Venuskamm endangered?
Yes, Venuskamm (Scandix pecten-veneris) 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 Venuskamm belong to?
Venuskamm (Scandix pecten-veneris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

Native Range — 24 Countries

Genus Scandix — 1 Species

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Venuskamm
Scandix pecten-veneris
CR

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