Ariocarpus_kotschoubeyanus

<i>Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus</i>

Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus

Species of cactus

Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus is a species of plant in the family Cactaceae.

Quick Facts Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus, Conservation status ...

It is endemic to Coahuila and Nuevo León states, and southwards into Querétaro state, in northeastern Mexico.

Its natural habitat is hot deserts.

It was named after the noble Kochubey family. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Close up on flower

References

  1. [1]
    Gómez-Hinostrosa, C.; Sotomayor, M.; Hernández, H.M.; Smith, M. (2017). "Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T41217A121435216. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T41217A121435216.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
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    "Appendices | CITES". cites.org. Retrieved 2022-01-14.


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