Cabeça-de-frade

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Brazil.

🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Family

Cactaceae

Genus

Melocactus

Species

Melocactus paucispinus (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 paucispinus. It belongs to the genus Melocactus.

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

Cabeça-de-frade (Melocactus paucispinus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cabeça-de-frade live?

Cabeça-de-frade is found in Found in Brazil.. Countries include Brazil.

What family does Cabeça-de-frade belong to?

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

Is Cabeça-de-frade endangered?

No, Cabeça-de-frade (Melocactus paucispinus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Cabeça-de-frade belong to?

Cabeça-de-frade (Melocactus paucispinus) 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.