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Mohave Fishhook Cactus

Sclerocactus polyancistrus

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 polyancistrus (Mohave Fishhook Cactus)

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Biznaga-bola Amarilla
Sclerocactus warnockii
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Biznaga-bola de Espinas de Papel
Sclerocactus papyracanthus
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
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Nye County Fish-hook Cactus
Sclerocactus nyensis
Endangered
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Engelmann's Fishhook Cactus
Sclerocactus brevihamatus
Least Concern
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Wrights Fishhook Cactus
Sclerocactus wrightiae
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Genus Sclerocactus — 19 Species

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