CRCritically Endangered
Pariette Cactus
Sclerocactus brevispinus
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sclerocactus_brevispinus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Shrubland· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorDesert· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in CACTACEAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is Pariette Cactus classified as Critically Endangered?
Pariette Cactus 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 Pariette Cactus live?
Pariette Cactus occurs in United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pariette Cactus?
The main threats to Pariette Cactus are 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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