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Cylindrical Prickly Pear

Opuntia curassavica

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Colombia. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (bitki)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Opuntia
Species
Opuntia curassavica (Cylindrical Prickly Pear)

Similar Species in Opuntia

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Frenk inciri
Opuntia ficus-indica
Not Evaluated
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Blind Pricklypear
Opuntia rufida
Least Concern
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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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Arborescent pricklypear
Opuntia leucotricha
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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Angel's-wings
Opuntia microdasys
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cylindrical Prickly Pear?
The scientific name of Cylindrical Prickly Pear is Opuntia curassavica. It belongs to the genus Opuntia.
What is the conservation status of Cylindrical Prickly Pear?
Cylindrical Prickly Pear (Opuntia curassavica) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Cylindrical Prickly Pear live?
Cylindrical Prickly Pear is found in Found in Colombia. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Colombia.
What family does Cylindrical Prickly Pear belong to?
Cylindrical Prickly Pear (Opuntia curassavica) belongs to the genus Opuntia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.
What kingdom does Cylindrical Prickly Pear belong to?
Cylindrical Prickly Pear (Opuntia curassavica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).
What are the closest relatives of Cylindrical Prickly Pear?
The closest relatives of Cylindrical Prickly Pear in the genus Opuntia include Frenk inciri, Arborescent pricklypear, Beavertail Prickly-pear, Big Pine Key Prickly-pear, Blind Pricklypear.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Opuntia — 20 Species

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Frenk inciri
Opuntia ficus-indica
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Arborescent pricklypear
Opuntia leucotricha
LC 🐾
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 🐾
Bulrush Canyon Prickly-pear
Opuntia pinkavae
LC 🐾
chenille prickly-pear
Opuntia aciculata
DD 🐾
Coastal Prickly-pear
Opuntia littoralis
LC 🐾
Common Prickly Pear
Opuntia caracassana
LC 🐾
Common pricklypear
Opuntia monacantha
LC 🐾
Gracemere-pear
Opuntia streptacantha
LC 🐾
Roving Pricklypear
Opuntia repens
LC 🐾
Grassland Pricklypear
Opuntia macrorhiza
LC 🐾
Violet Prickly-pear
Opuntia gosseliniana
LC 🐾
Tuna
Opuntia elatior
NE 🐾
Jointed Pricklypear
Opuntia aurantiaca
LC
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Cylindrical Prickly Pear
Opuntia curassavica
NT
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Purple Prickly-pear
Opuntia macrocentra
LC
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