Kingdom Plantae Family Cactaceae Scientific name Opuntia chaffeyi Rank Species | Order Caryophyllales Genus Opuntia Higher classification Prickly pear | |
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Similar Prickly pear, Cactus, Opuntia atrispina, Opuntia pubescens, Opuntia boldinghii | ||
Opuntia chaffeyi is a species of plant in the Cactaceae family.
It is endemic to Zacatecas state in Mexico. Its natural habitat is hot deserts.
It is a Critically endangered species, threatened by habitat loss.
References
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