CRCritically Endangered
Peniocereus zopilotensis
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 - Subtropical/tropical dry· major
Conservation measures underway
Legislation
Other threatened species in CACTACEAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Peniocereus zopilotensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Peniocereus zopilotensis 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 Peniocereus zopilotensis live?
Peniocereus zopilotensis 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 Peniocereus zopilotensis?
The main threats to Peniocereus zopilotensis are 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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