CRCritically Endangered
Melocactus conoideus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Savanna· major
Conservation measures underway
Legislation
Other threatened species in CACTACEAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Why is Melocactus conoideus classified as Critically Endangered?
Melocactus conoideus is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Melocactus conoideus live?
Melocactus conoideus occurs in Brazil. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Melocactus conoideus?
The main threats to Melocactus conoideus are 1.1, 3.2, 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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