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Brazilian pricklypear

Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis

Least Concern

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The Brazilian pricklypear (Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis) is a species in the genus Brasiliopuntia. 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.

Distributed across Brazil and United States.

🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis (Brazilian pricklypear)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese ambeba

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brazilian pricklypear?

The scientific name of Brazilian pricklypear is Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis. It belongs to the genus Brasiliopuntia.

What is the conservation status of Brazilian pricklypear?

Brazilian pricklypear (Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Brazilian pricklypear live?

Brazilian pricklypear is found in Distributed across Brazil and United States.. Countries include Brazil, United States.

What family does Brazilian pricklypear belong to?

Brazilian pricklypear (Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis) belongs to the genus Brasiliopuntia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

Is Brazilian pricklypear endangered?

No, Brazilian pricklypear (Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Brazilian pricklypear belong to?

Brazilian pricklypear (Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).