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cactus

Melocactus matanzanus

Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

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

🇨🇺 Cuba 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Melocactus matanzanus (cactus)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Erizo

Portuguese cactus

Similar Species in Melocactus

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Cabeça-de-frade

Melocactus deinacanthus

Endangered

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Melocactus paucispinus

Melocactus glaucescens

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cactus?

The scientific name of cactus is Melocactus matanzanus. It belongs to the genus Melocactus.

What is the conservation status of cactus?

cactus (Melocactus matanzanus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does cactus live?

cactus is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Cuba. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba.

What family does cactus belong to?

cactus (Melocactus matanzanus) belongs to the genus Melocactus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

Is cactus endangered?

Yes, cactus (Melocactus matanzanus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does cactus belong to?

cactus (Melocactus matanzanus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of cactus?

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