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Biznaga-bola de Espinas de Papel

Sclerocactus papyracanthus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Sclerocactus
Species
Sclerocactus papyracanthus (Biznaga-bola de Espinas de Papel)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Biznaga-bola de Espinas de Papel

Similar Species in Sclerocactus

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Biznaga-bola Amarilla
Sclerocactus warnockii
Least Concern
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Biznaga-bola de Mariposa
Sclerocactus mariposensis
Least Concern
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Biznaga-bola Entretejida
Sclerocactus intertextus
Least Concern
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Biznaga-bola Ganchuda
Sclerocactus scheerii
Least Concern
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Nye County Fish-hook Cactus
Sclerocactus nyensis
Endangered
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Uinta Basin hookless cactus
Sclerocactus wetlandicus
Least Concern
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Pariette Cactus
Sclerocactus brevispinus
Critically Endangered
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Engelmann's Fishhook Cactus
Sclerocactus brevihamatus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Biznaga-bola de Espinas de Papel?
The scientific name of Biznaga-bola de Espinas de Papel is Sclerocactus papyracanthus. It belongs to the genus Sclerocactus.
What is the conservation status of Biznaga-bola de Espinas de Papel?
Biznaga-bola de Espinas de Papel (Sclerocactus papyracanthus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Biznaga-bola de Espinas de Papel belong to?
Biznaga-bola de Espinas de Papel (Sclerocactus papyracanthus) belongs to the genus Sclerocactus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.
Is Biznaga-bola de Espinas de Papel endangered?
No, Biznaga-bola de Espinas de Papel (Sclerocactus papyracanthus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Biznaga-bola de Espinas de Papel belong to?
Biznaga-bola de Espinas de Papel (Sclerocactus papyracanthus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Biznaga-bola de Espinas de Papel?
The closest relatives of Biznaga-bola de Espinas de Papel in the genus Sclerocactus include Biznaga-bola Amarilla, Biznaga-bola de Mariposa, Biznaga-bola Entretejida, Biznaga-bola Ganchuda, Uinta Basin hookless cactus.

Genus Sclerocactus — 19 Species

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Biznaga-bola Amarilla
Sclerocactus warnockii
LC
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Biznaga-bola de Espinas de Papel
Sclerocactus papyracanthus
LC
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Biznaga-bola de Mariposa
Sclerocactus mariposensis
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Biznaga-bola Entretejida
Sclerocactus intertextus
LC 🐾
Biznaga-bola Ganchuda
Sclerocactus scheerii
LC 🐾
Uinta Basin hookless cactus
Sclerocactus wetlandicus
LC 🐾
Mohave Fishhook Cactus
Sclerocactus polyancistrus
LC 🐾
Desert Valley Fish-hook Cactus
Sclerocactus spinosior
LC 🐾
Mesa Verde Cactus
Sclerocactus mesae-verdae
LC 🐾
Eight-spine Fishhook Cactus
Sclerocactus johnsonii
LC 🐾
Great Basin Fishhook Cactus
Sclerocactus pubispinus
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Small-flower Fishhook Cactus
Sclerocactus parviflorus
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Whipple's Fishhook Cactus
Sclerocactus whipplei
LC 🐾
Colorado hookless cactus
Sclerocactus glaucus
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House Rock cactus
Sclerocactus sileri
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Pariette Cactus
Sclerocactus brevispinus
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Wrights Fishhook Cactus
Sclerocactus wrightiae
NT 🐾
Engelmann's Fishhook Cactus
Sclerocactus brevihamatus
LC 🐾
Nye County Fish-hook Cactus
Sclerocactus nyensis
EN
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