ENEndangered
Micranthocereus hofackerianus
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 protection
Other threatened species in CACTACEAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Why is Micranthocereus hofackerianus classified as Endangered?
Micranthocereus hofackerianus 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 Micranthocereus hofackerianus live?
Micranthocereus hofackerianus 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 Micranthocereus hofackerianus?
The main threats to Micranthocereus hofackerianus are 3.2, 5.4, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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