ENEndangered
Cnidoscolus rzedowskii
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Shrubland· majorDesert· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionEx-situ conservationLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in EUPHORBIACEAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Cnidoscolus rzedowskii classified as Endangered?
Cnidoscolus rzedowskii is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Cnidoscolus rzedowskii live?
Cnidoscolus rzedowskii occurs in Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cnidoscolus rzedowskii?
The main threats to Cnidoscolus rzedowskii are 2.1, 2.3, and 3.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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