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owl's-eye

Mammillaria parkinsonii

Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil and Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Mammillaria parkinsonii (owl's-eye)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese cactus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of owl's-eye?

The scientific name of owl's-eye is Mammillaria parkinsonii. It belongs to the genus Mammillaria.

What is the conservation status of owl's-eye?

owl's-eye (Mammillaria parkinsonii) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does owl's-eye live?

owl's-eye is found in Distributed across Brazil and Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Brazil, Taiwan.

What family does owl's-eye belong to?

owl's-eye (Mammillaria parkinsonii) belongs to the genus Mammillaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

Is owl's-eye endangered?

Yes, owl's-eye (Mammillaria parkinsonii) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does owl's-eye belong to?

owl's-eye (Mammillaria parkinsonii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of owl's-eye?

The closest relatives of owl's-eye in the genus Mammillaria include bird's-nest pincushion, whitey, golden star cactus, Heyder's Pincushion Cactus, mother-of-hundreds.