VUVulnerable
Disocactus phyllanthoides
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in CACTACEAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Disocactus phyllanthoides classified as Vulnerable?
Disocactus phyllanthoides 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 Disocactus phyllanthoides live?
Disocactus phyllanthoides 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 Disocactus phyllanthoides?
The main threats to Disocactus phyllanthoides are 2.1, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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