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Cabeça-de-frade

Melocactus conoideus

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found in Brazil. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Melocactus conoideus (Cabeça-de-frade)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese Cabeça-de-frade

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cabeça-de-frade?

The scientific name of Cabeça-de-frade is Melocactus conoideus. It belongs to the genus Melocactus.

What is the conservation status of Cabeça-de-frade?

Cabeça-de-frade (Melocactus conoideus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cabeça-de-frade live?

Cabeça-de-frade is found in Found in Brazil. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Brazil.

What family does Cabeça-de-frade belong to?

Cabeça-de-frade (Melocactus conoideus) belongs to the genus Melocactus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

Is Cabeça-de-frade endangered?

Yes, Cabeça-de-frade (Melocactus conoideus) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Cabeça-de-frade belong to?

Cabeça-de-frade (Melocactus conoideus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of Cabeça-de-frade?

The closest relatives of Cabeça-de-frade in the genus Melocactus include Cabeça-de-frade, Cabeça-de-frade, Cabeça-de-frade, Cabeça-de-frade, cactus.