An estimated < 500 individuals Chilenito (cactus) survive in Pta Molles and Pichidungui, Chile, placing it among the most critically threatened plant species globally.
CR Plant
Eriosyce chilensis
Scientific Name
Plant
Type
< 500 individuals
Population
Pta Molles and Pichidungui, Chile
Location
Documented Threats
The Chilenito (cactus) faces 1 identified threat:
Documented Range
Recorded locations: Pta Molles and Pichidungui, Chile.
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|---|---|---|
| Bazzania bhutanica | Budini and Lafeti Khola, Bhutan | 2 sub-populations |
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