Kadenicarpus pseudomacrochele facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kadenicarpus pseudomacrochele
Conservation status
Endangered (IUCN 3.1)
CITES Appendix I (CITES)
Scientific classification
Synonyms
Neolloydia pseudomacrochele (Backeb.) E.F.Anderson Pediocactus pseudomacrochele (Backeb.) Halda Strombocactus pseudomacrochele Backeb. Toumeya pseudomacrochele (Backeb.) W.T.Marshall Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele (Backeb.) Buxb. & Backeb.

The Kadenicarpus pseudomacrochele is a special type of cactus. It is also known by its older name, Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele. This small plant belongs to the Cactaceae family, which includes all cacti.

This unique cactus only grows naturally in certain parts of Mexico. You can find it in the states of Hidalgo and Querétaro. It loves hot, dry places like deserts. Sadly, this cactus is an endangered species. This means it is at risk of disappearing forever. Its biggest threat is habitat loss, which is when its natural home is destroyed.

Different Types of Kadenicarpus

Just like there can be different breeds of dogs, there are different types, or subspecies, of the Kadenicarpus pseudomacrochele cactus. These are slightly different versions of the same plant.

Here are the known subspecies:

• Kadenicarpus pseudomacrochele subsp. pseudomacrochele
• Kadenicarpus pseudomacrochele subsp. krainzianus (Gerhart Frank) Vázquez-Sánchez
• Kadenicarpus pseudomacrochele subsp. lausseri (Diers & Gerhart Frank) Doweld
• Kadenicarpus pseudomacrochele subsp. minimus (G.Frank) Vázquez-Sánchez

See also

In Spanish: Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele para niños