CRCritically Endangered
Knowlton's Cactus
Pediocactus knowltonii
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Species managementSpecies reintroductionLegislation
Other threatened species in CACTACEAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Knowlton's Cactus classified as Critically Endangered?
Knowlton's Cactus 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 Knowlton's Cactus live?
Knowlton's 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 Knowlton's Cactus?
The main threats to Knowlton's Cactus are 1.1, 5.1, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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