CRCritically Endangered
Myrtillocactus eichlamii
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Desert· major
Other threatened species in CACTACEAE
Threatened in Guatemala
Frequently asked questions
Why is Myrtillocactus eichlamii classified as Critically Endangered?
Myrtillocactus eichlamii 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 Myrtillocactus eichlamii live?
Myrtillocactus eichlamii occurs in Guatemala. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Myrtillocactus eichlamii?
The main threats to Myrtillocactus eichlamii are 2.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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