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Roving Pricklypear

Opuntia repens

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Similar Species in Opuntia

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Angel's-wings
Opuntia microdasys
Least Concern
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Arborescent pricklypear
Opuntia leucotricha
Least Concern
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Barbary fig
Opuntia ficus-indica
Not Evaluated
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Beavertail Prickly-pear
Opuntia basilaris
Least Concern
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Big Pine Key Prickly-pear
Opuntia triacantha
Near Threatened
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Blind Pricklypear
Opuntia rufida
Least Concern
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Border Prickly-pear
Opuntia atrispina
Least Concern
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Brittle Cactus
Opuntia fragilis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Roving Pricklypear?
The scientific name of Roving Pricklypear is Opuntia repens. It belongs to the genus Opuntia.
What is the conservation status of Roving Pricklypear?
Roving Pricklypear (Opuntia repens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Roving Pricklypear belong to?
Roving Pricklypear (Opuntia repens) belongs to the genus Opuntia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.
Is Roving Pricklypear endangered?
No, Roving Pricklypear (Opuntia repens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Roving Pricklypear belong to?
Roving Pricklypear (Opuntia repens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Roving Pricklypear?
The closest relatives of Roving Pricklypear in the genus Opuntia include Angel's-wings, Arborescent pricklypear, Barbary fig, Beavertail Prickly-pear, Big Pine Key Prickly-pear.

Genus Opuntia — 20 Species

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Angel's-wings
Opuntia microdasys
LC 🐾
Arborescent pricklypear
Opuntia leucotricha
LC 🐾
Barbary fig
Opuntia ficus-indica
NE 🐾
Beavertail Prickly-pear
Opuntia basilaris
LC 🐾
Big Pine Key Prickly-pear
Opuntia triacantha
NT 🐾
Blind Pricklypear
Opuntia rufida
LC 🐾
Border Prickly-pear
Opuntia atrispina
LC 🐾
Brittle Cactus
Opuntia fragilis
LC 🐾
Brownspine Pricklypear
Opuntia phaeacantha
LC 🐾
Bulrush Canyon Prickly-pear
Opuntia pinkavae
LC 🐾
Cactus-apple
Opuntia engelmannii
LC 🐾
Chaparral Prickly-pear
Opuntia oricola
LC 🐾
chenille prickly-pear
Opuntia aciculata
DD 🐾
Coastal Prickly-pear
Opuntia littoralis
LC 🐾
Common pricklypear
Opuntia monacantha
LC 🐾
Common Prickly Pear
Opuntia caracassana
LC 🐾
Creeping Prickly-Pear
Opuntia humifusa
LC 🐾
Cylindrical Prickly Pear
Opuntia curassavica
NT 🐾
Dollar-joint Prickly-pear
Opuntia chlorotica
LC 🐾
Erect Pricklypear
Opuntia stricta
NE
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