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tuna

Opuntia tuna

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), and South America (Brazil).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)
Class
Magnoliopsida (木兰纲)
Order
Caryophyllales (石竹目)
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Opuntia
Species
Opuntia tuna (tuna)

Names in Other Languages

French Oponce
Portuguese orelha-de-elefante

Similar Species in Opuntia

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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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Angel's-wings
Opuntia microdasys
Least Concern
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木兰纲
Class
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石竹目
Order
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Cactaceae
Family
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Opuntia
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of tuna?
The scientific name of tuna is Opuntia tuna. It belongs to the genus Opuntia.
Where does tuna live?
tuna is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, France, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Seychelles, Spain, Taiwan, United Kingdom.
What family does tuna belong to?
tuna (Opuntia tuna) belongs to the genus Opuntia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.
What kingdom does tuna belong to?
tuna (Opuntia tuna) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of tuna?
The closest relatives of tuna in the genus Opuntia include Angel's-wings, Arborescent pricklypear, Barbary fig, Beavertail Prickly-pear, Big Pine Key Prickly-pear.

Native Range — 10 Countries

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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 🐾
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 🐾
Cylindrical Prickly Pear
Opuntia curassavica
NT
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