Sclerocactus brevihamatus

Updated on Oct 07, 2024

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Kingdom Plantae Family Cactaceae Tribe Cacteae Scientific name Sclerocactus brevihamatus		Order Caryophyllales Subfamily Cactoideae Genus Sclerocactus Rank Species

Similar Sclerocactus, Ferocactus scheeri, Sclerocactus uncinatus, Sclerocactus wrightiae, Sclerocactus glaucus

Sclerocactus brevihamatus is a species of cactus known by the common name shorthook fishhook cactus.

It is endemic to Texas, and is an endangered species. Threats to the species and subspecies include collecting and development in its habitat.

Subspecies

Subspecies and varieties of this cactus include:

Sclerocactus brevihamatus subsp. brevihamatus – shorthook fishhook cactus.

Sclerocactus brevihamatus var. pallidus – synonym of Sclerocactus brevihamatus, also known as Ancistrocactus brevihamatus var. pallidus.

Sclerocactus brevihamatus ssp. tobuschii – Tobusch fishhook cactus. It is also known as a separate species, Ancistrocactus tobuschii.

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