ENEndangered
Melocactus deinacanthus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionLegislation
Other threatened species in CACTACEAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Why is Melocactus deinacanthus classified as Endangered?
Melocactus deinacanthus 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 Melocactus deinacanthus live?
Melocactus deinacanthus occurs in Brazil. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Melocactus deinacanthus?
The main threats to Melocactus deinacanthus are 1.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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