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Venus Flytrap

Dionaea muscipula

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Brazil. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Plantae (bitki)

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Dionaea muscipula (Venus Flytrap)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese dionéia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Venus Flytrap?

The scientific name of Venus Flytrap is Dionaea muscipula. It belongs to the genus Dionaea.

What is the conservation status of Venus Flytrap?

Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Venus Flytrap live?

Venus Flytrap is found in Found in Brazil. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Brazil.

What family does Venus Flytrap belong to?

Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) belongs to the genus Dionaea, which is part of the taxonomic family Droseraceae.

Is Venus Flytrap endangered?

Yes, Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Venus Flytrap belong to?

Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Dionaea — 1 Species

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Venus Flytrap

Dionaea muscipula

VU

Data verified Mart 2026

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