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Blind Pricklypear

Opuntia rufida

Least Concern

About

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Opuntia rufida (Blind Pricklypear)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Nopal Rojizo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blind Pricklypear?

The scientific name of Blind Pricklypear is Opuntia rufida. It belongs to the genus Opuntia.

What is the conservation status of Blind Pricklypear?

Blind Pricklypear (Opuntia rufida) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Blind Pricklypear live?

Blind Pricklypear is found in Found in Namibia.. Countries include Namibia.

What family does Blind Pricklypear belong to?

Blind Pricklypear (Opuntia rufida) belongs to the genus Opuntia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

Is Blind Pricklypear endangered?

No, Blind Pricklypear (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 Blind Pricklypear belong to?

Blind Pricklypear (Opuntia rufida) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of Blind Pricklypear?

The closest relatives of Blind Pricklypear in the genus Opuntia include corne de raquette, crapaud vert, Figuier de Barbarie, figuier de Barbarie à fruits violets, Oponce.