ENEndangered
Dwarf Turk's Cap Cactus
Melocactus matanzanus
Unknown
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melocactus_matanzanus
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
Ex-situ conservation
Other threatened species in CACTACEAE
Threatened in Cuba
Frequently asked questions
Why is Dwarf Turk's Cap Cactus classified as Endangered?
Dwarf Turk's Cap Cactus 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 Dwarf Turk's Cap Cactus live?
Dwarf Turk's Cap Cactus occurs in Cuba. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dwarf Turk's Cap Cactus?
The main threats to Dwarf Turk's Cap Cactus are 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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