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chenille prickly-pear

Opuntia aciculata

Data Deficient

About

The chenille prickly-pear (Opuntia aciculata) is a species in the genus Opuntia. It is currently classified as Data Deficient 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.

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Opuntia
Species
Opuntia aciculata (chenille prickly-pear)

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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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of chenille prickly-pear?
The scientific name of chenille prickly-pear is Opuntia aciculata. It belongs to the genus Opuntia.
What is the conservation status of chenille prickly-pear?
chenille prickly-pear (Opuntia aciculata) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
What family does chenille prickly-pear belong to?
chenille prickly-pear (Opuntia aciculata) belongs to the genus Opuntia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.
What kingdom does chenille prickly-pear belong to?
chenille prickly-pear (Opuntia aciculata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of chenille prickly-pear?
The closest relatives of chenille prickly-pear in the genus Opuntia include cholla, cholla, chumbera, chumbera, chumbera.

Genus Opuntia — 20 Species

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cholla
Opuntia phaeacantha
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cholla
Opuntia engelmannii
LC 🐾
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
LC 🐾
Nopal Cardón
Opuntia streptacantha
LC 🐾
Nopal Cegador
Opuntia microdasys
LC 🐾
Nopal Chamacuerito
Opuntia tomentosa
LC 🐾
Nopal del Castor
Opuntia basilaris
LC 🐾
Nopal del Este
Opuntia humifusa
LC 🐾
Nopal del Litoral
Opuntia littoralis
LC 🐾
Nopal de Montaña
Opuntia oricola
LC 🐾
Nopal Raizudo
Opuntia macrorhiza
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Nopal Rojizo
Opuntia rufida
LC 🐾
Nopal Verdoso
Opuntia chlorotica
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Nopal Violaceo
Opuntia macrocentra
LC 🐾
tuna blanca
Opuntia spinulifera
NE
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