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Nopal Rojizo

Opuntia rufida

Least Concern
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The Blind Pricklypear (Opuntia rufida) is a species in the genus Opuntia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Found in Namibia.

🇳🇦 Namibia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Nopal Rojizo

Similar Species in Opuntia

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cholla
Opuntia phaeacantha
Least Concern
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cholla
Opuntia engelmannii
Least Concern
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chumbera
Opuntia monacantha
Least Concern
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chumbera
Opuntia dillenii
Not Evaluated
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chumbera
Opuntia ficus-indica
Not Evaluated
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chumbera apretada
Opuntia stricta
Not Evaluated
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Duraznillo
Opuntia leucotricha
Least Concern
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Nopal Calvo
Opuntia atrispina
Least Concern
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planta
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Flowering Plants
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Dicots
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Caryophyllales
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Cactaceae
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Opuntia
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Nopal Rojizo?
The scientific name of Nopal Rojizo is Opuntia rufida. It belongs to the genus Opuntia.
What is the conservation status of Nopal Rojizo?
Nopal Rojizo (Opuntia rufida) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Nopal Rojizo live?
Nopal Rojizo is found in Found in Namibia.. Countries include Namibia.
What family does Nopal Rojizo belong to?
Nopal Rojizo (Opuntia rufida) belongs to the genus Opuntia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.
Is Nopal Rojizo endangered?
No, Nopal Rojizo (Opuntia rufida) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Nopal Rojizo belong to?
Nopal Rojizo (Opuntia rufida) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Nopal Rojizo?
The closest relatives of Nopal Rojizo in the genus Opuntia include cholla, cholla, chumbera, chumbera, chumbera.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Opuntia — 20 Species

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cholla
Opuntia phaeacantha
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cholla
Opuntia engelmannii
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chumbera
Opuntia monacantha
LC 🐾
chumbera
Opuntia ficus-indica
NE 🐾
chumbera
Opuntia dillenii
NE 🐾
chumbera apretada
Opuntia stricta
NE 🐾
Duraznillo
Opuntia leucotricha
LC 🐾
Nopal Calvo
Opuntia atrispina
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Nopal Cardón
Opuntia streptacantha
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Nopal Cegador
Opuntia microdasys
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Nopal Chamacuerito
Opuntia tomentosa
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Nopal del Castor
Opuntia basilaris
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Nopal del Este
Opuntia humifusa
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Nopal del Litoral
Opuntia littoralis
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Nopal de Montaña
Opuntia oricola
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Nopal Raizudo
Opuntia macrorhiza
LC
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Nopal Rojizo
Opuntia rufida
LC
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Nopal Verdoso
Opuntia chlorotica
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Nopal Violaceo
Opuntia macrocentra
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tuna blanca
Opuntia spinulifera
NE
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