VUVulnerable
Mammillaria eriacantha
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 - Temperate· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· majorRocky areas· major
Other threatened species in CACTACEAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Mammillaria eriacantha classified as Vulnerable?
Mammillaria eriacantha 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 Mammillaria eriacantha live?
Mammillaria eriacantha 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 Mammillaria eriacantha?
The main threats to Mammillaria eriacantha are 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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