Turbinicarpus horripilus

Turbinicarpus horripilus is a species of plant in the family Cactaceae.

Turbinicarpus horripilus
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T. horripilus
Binomial name
Turbinicarpus horripilus
(Lem.) John & Riha

It is endemic to Hidalgo state in Mexico. Its natural habitat is hot deserts.

It is an Endangered species, threatened by habitat loss.

Sources

  • Guadalupe Martínez, J.; Fitz Maurice, W.A. & Fitz Maurice, B. (2013). "Turbinicarpus horripilus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2013: e.T40977A2948794. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T40977A2948794.en. Retrieved 11 January 2018.


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