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Elephant's Tooth

Coryphantha elephantidens

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (bitki)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Coryphantha
Species
Coryphantha elephantidens (Elephant's Tooth)

Similar Species in Coryphantha

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Bunched Cory Cactus
Coryphantha ramillosa
Least Concern
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Golden chested beehive
Coryphantha recurvata
Least Concern
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Rhinoceros Cactus
Coryphantha cornifera
Least Concern
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Nickels' Cactus
Coryphantha nickelsiae
Least Concern
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Finger Cactus
Coryphantha sulcata
Least Concern
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Pima Pineapple Cactus
Coryphantha robustispina
Least Concern
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Big Needle Cactus
Coryphantha macromeris
Least Concern
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jibali pincushion cactus
Coryphantha werdermannii
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Elephant's Tooth?
The scientific name of Elephant's Tooth is Coryphantha elephantidens. It belongs to the genus Coryphantha.
What is the conservation status of Elephant's Tooth?
Elephant's Tooth (Coryphantha elephantidens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Elephant's Tooth live?
Elephant's Tooth is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Elephant's Tooth belong to?
Elephant's Tooth (Coryphantha elephantidens) belongs to the genus Coryphantha, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.
Is Elephant's Tooth endangered?
No, Elephant's Tooth (Coryphantha elephantidens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Elephant's Tooth belong to?
Elephant's Tooth (Coryphantha elephantidens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).
What are the closest relatives of Elephant's Tooth?
The closest relatives of Elephant's Tooth in the genus Coryphantha include Bunched Cory Cactus, Golden chested beehive, Rhinoceros Cactus, Nickels' Cactus, Finger Cactus.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Coryphantha — 9 Species

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Bunched Cory Cactus
Coryphantha ramillosa
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Golden chested beehive
Coryphantha recurvata
LC
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Elephant's Tooth
Coryphantha elephantidens
LC
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Rhinoceros Cactus
Coryphantha cornifera
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Nickels' Cactus
Coryphantha nickelsiae
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Finger Cactus
Coryphantha sulcata
LC 🐾
Pima Pineapple Cactus
Coryphantha robustispina
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Big Needle Cactus
Coryphantha macromeris
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jibali pincushion cactus
Coryphantha werdermannii
LC
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