VU

Mammillaria berkiana

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Mammillaria berkiana faces severe pressure from illegal collection for the international cactus trade, with its distinctive appearance making it highly sought after by collectors. Urban expansion and agricultural development in its limited range in Hidalgo, Mexico, continue to fragment and destroy its specialized limestone habitat. Mining activities and quarrying operations pose additional threats to the rocky outcrops where this species naturally occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to limestone hills and rocky outcrops in the state of Hidalgo, Mexico, where it grows in crevices and on steep slopes in semi-arid scrubland. It typically occurs at elevations between 1,200-1,800 meters in areas with well-drained, calcareous soils and sparse vegetation cover.

Conservation measures underway

Legislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mammillaria berkiana classified as Vulnerable?
Mammillaria berkiana 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. Mammillaria berkiana faces severe pressure from illegal collection for the international cactus trade, with its distinctive appearance making it highly sought after by collectors. Urban expansion and agricultural development in its limited range in Hidalgo, Mexico, continue to fragment and destroy its specialized limestone habitat. Mining activities and quarrying operations pose additional threats to the rocky outcrops where this species naturally occurs.
Where does Mammillaria berkiana live?
Mammillaria berkiana occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Mammillaria berkiana?
The main threats to Mammillaria berkiana are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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