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Nopal del Castor

Opuntia basilaris

Least Concern

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The Beavertail Prickly-pear (Opuntia basilaris) is a species in the genus Opuntia. 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 Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Opuntia basilaris (Nopal del Castor)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Nopal del Castor

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Nopal del Castor?

The scientific name of Nopal del Castor is Opuntia basilaris. It belongs to the genus Opuntia.

What is the conservation status of Nopal del Castor?

Nopal del Castor (Opuntia basilaris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Nopal del Castor live?

Nopal del Castor is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does Nopal del Castor belong to?

Nopal del Castor (Opuntia basilaris) belongs to the genus Opuntia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

Is Nopal del Castor endangered?

No, Nopal del Castor (Opuntia basilaris) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Nopal del Castor belong to?

Nopal del Castor (Opuntia basilaris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Nopal del Castor?

The closest relatives of Nopal del Castor in the genus Opuntia include cholla, cholla, chumbera, chumbera, chumbera.