VUVulnerable
Sand Dollar Cactus
Astrophytum asterias
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Shrubland· major
Conservation measures underway
Legislation
Other threatened species in CACTACEAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sand Dollar Cactus classified as Vulnerable?
Sand Dollar Cactus is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Sand Dollar Cactus live?
Sand Dollar Cactus occurs in Mexico, and United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sand Dollar Cactus?
The main threats to Sand Dollar Cactus are 2.1, 2.3, 5.1, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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