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Coryphantha Pallida The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ ISSN 2307-8235 (online) IUCN 2008: T152377A630209 Coryphantha pallida Assessment by: Arias, S., Zavala-Hurtado, A. & Hernández, C. View on www.iucnredlist.org Citation: Arias, S., Zavala-Hurtado, A. & Hernández, C. 2013. Coryphantha pallida. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2013: e.T152377A630209. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013- 1.RLTS.T152377A630209.en Copyright: © 2015 International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources Reproduction of this publication for educational or other non-commercial purposes is authorized without prior written permission from the copyright holder provided the source is fully acknowledged. Reproduction of this publication for resale, reposting or other commercial purposes is prohibited without prior written permission from the copyright holder. For further details see Terms of Use. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ is produced and managed by the IUCN Global Species Programme, the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) and The IUCN Red List Partnership. The IUCN Red List Partners are: BirdLife International; Botanic Gardens Conservation International; Conservation International; Microsoft; NatureServe; Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Sapienza University of Rome; Texas A&M University; Wildscreen; and Zoological Society of London. If you see any errors or have any questions or suggestions on what is shown in this document, please provide us with feedback so that we can correct or extend the information provided. THE IUCN RED LIST OF THREATENED SPECIES™ Taxonomy Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Caryophyllales Cactaceae Taxon Name: Coryphantha pallida Britton & Rose Taxonomic Source(s): Hunt, D., Taylor, N. and Charles, G. (compilers and editors). 2006. The New Cactus Lexicon. dh Books, Milborne Port, UK. Taxonomic Notes: Two subspecies are recognized, the typical form and susbp. calipensis (Bravo ex Arias, U.Guzmán & S.Gama) Dicht & A.Lüthy. These are not assessed separately. Assessment Information Red List Category & Criteria: Least Concern ver 3.1 Year Published: 2013 Date Assessed: April 29, 2009 Justification: Coryphantha pallida has a relatively wide range, it occurs within the Biosphere Reserve of Tehuacán- Cuicatlán and it is locally propagated, hence the species is listed as Least Concern. However, there is evidence of illegal collection and habitat fragmentation affecting the population. Field studies are urgently needed to establish if the species qualifies as Vulnerable. Geographic Range Range Description: Coryphantha pallida is endemic to Puebla and Oaxaca, Mexico, occurring in the Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Valley (Arias et al. 1997, López-Galindo et al. 2003, Méndez-Larios et al. 2006), at elevations of 1,000 to 2,400 m asl. Country Occurrence: Native: Mexico (Oaxaca, Puebla) © The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Coryphantha pallida – published in 2013. 1 http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T152377A630209.en Population The species is common but not abundant and grows on calcareous soil. Some subpopulations are in decline due to illegal collection (T. Valverde pers. comm. 2009). Current Population Trend: Decreasing Habitat and Ecology (see Appendix for additional information) The species grows in low tropical caduceus forest and xerophyllous scrub on calcareous soils (Arias et al. 1997). It prefers low forest-shrub that is closely associated with mezquital. It is often associated with Prosposis laevigata (López-Galindo et al. 2003). Systems: Terrestrial Use and Trade (see Appendix for additional information) The plants are extracted from wild populations and sold locally as ornamentals (T. Valverde pers. comm. 2009). Threats (see Appendix for additional information) Hydraulic erosion, and chemical, physical and biological degradation in Tehuacán-Cuicatlán due to mining, agriculture and livestock are some of the major threats (López-Galindo et al. 2003). Illegal collection is another major threat; Coryphantha pallida is popular for its attractive flowers and the populations are in decline due to collection of plants, especially larger specimens. Conservation Actions (see Appendix for additional information) This cactus is present but non-endemic in the Biospehere Reserve of Tehuacán-Cuicatlán (Méndez-Larios et al. 2006). The species is propagated locally in the Zapotilán Salinas nursery and the Reserve administration carries out environmental education programs with the local people (C. Hernández pers. comm. 2009). Credits Assessor(s): Arias, S., Zavala-Hurtado, A. & Hernández, C. Reviewer(s): Superina, M. & Goettsch, B.K. Facilitators(s) and Goettsch, B.K. Compiler(s): © The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Coryphantha pallida – published in 2013. 2 http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T152377A630209.en Bibliography Arias, M.S., Gama, S. and Guzmán, U. 1997. Flora del Valle de Tehuacán-Cuicatlán. Fasículo 14. Cactaceae A.L. Juss. Instituto de Biología, UNAM, Mexico. Arias, M.S., S. Gama and U. Guzmán. 1997. Flora del Valle de Tehuacán-Cuicatlán. Fasículo 14. Cactaceae A.L. Juss. Instituto de Biología, UNAM, Mexico. Hunt, D., Taylor, N. and Charles, G. (compilers and editors). 2006. The New Cactus Lexicon. dh Books, Milborne Port, UK. IUCN. 2013. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (ver. 2013.1). Available at: http://www.iucnredlist.org. (Accessed: 12 June 2013). López-Galindo, F., D. Muñoz-Iniestra, M. Hernández-Moreno, A. Soler-Aburto, M.C. Castillo-López and I. Hernández-Arzate. 2003. Anánlisis intergral de la toposecuencia y su influencia en la distributión de le vegetación y la degración del suelo en la Subcuenca de Zapotitlán Salinas, Puebla. Boletín de la Sociedad Geológica Mexicana LVI(1): 19-41. López-Galindo, F., D. Muñoz-Iniestra, M. Hernández-Moreno, A. Soler-Aburto, M. del C. Castillo-López & I. Hernández-Arzate. 2003. Anánlisis intergral de la toposecuencia y su influencia en la distributión de le vegetación y la degración del suelo en la Subcuenca de Zapotitlán Salinas, Puebla. Boletín de la Sociedad Geológica Mexicana LVI(1): 19-41. López-Galindo, F., Muñoz-Iniestra, D., Hernández-Moreno, M., Soler-Aburto, A., Castillo-López, M.C. and Hernández-Arzate, I. 2003. Anánlisis intergral de la toposecuencia y su influencia en la distributión de le vegetación y la degración del suelo en la Subcuenca de Zapotitlán Salinas, Puebla. Boletín de la Sociedad Geológica Mexicana LVI(1): 19-41. Méndez-Larios, I., Lira, R., Godínez-Alvarez, H., Dávila, P. and Ortiz, E. 2006. Proposal for the establishment of the core zones in the Biosphere Reserve of Tehuacán-Cuicatlán, Mexico. Biodiversity and Conservation 15: 1627-1659. Méndez-Larios, I., R. Lira, H. Godínez-Alvarez, P. Dávila and E. Ortiz. 2006. Proposal for the establishment of the core zones in the Biosphere Reserve of Tehuacán-Cuicatlán, Mexico. Biodiversity and Conservation 15: 1627-1659. Citation Arias, S., Zavala-Hurtado, A. & Hernández, C. 2013. Coryphantha pallida. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2013: e.T152377A630209. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013- 1.RLTS.T152377A630209.en Disclaimer To make use of this information, please check the Terms of Use. External Resources For Images and External Links to Additional Information, please see the Red List website. © The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Coryphantha pallida – published in 2013. 3 http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T152377A630209.en Appendix Habitats (http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/classification-schemes) Major Season Suitability Habitat Importance? 3. Shrubland -> 3.5. Shrubland - Subtropical/Tropical Dry Resident Suitable Yes Use and Trade (http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/classification-schemes) End Use Local National International Pets/display animals, horticulture Yes No No Threats (http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/classification-schemes) Threat Timing Scope Severity Impact Score 2. Agriculture & aquaculture -> 2.1. Annual & Ongoing - - - perennial non-timber crops -> 2.1.2. Small-holder farming Stresses: 1. Ecosystem stresses -> 1.2. Ecosystem degradation 2. Species Stresses -> 2.1. Species mortality 2. Agriculture & aquaculture -> 2.3. Livestock farming Ongoing - - - & ranching -> 2.3.1. Nomadic grazing Stresses: 2. Species Stresses -> 2.1. Species mortality 3. Energy production & mining -> 3.2. Mining & Ongoing - - - quarrying Stresses: 1. Ecosystem stresses -> 1.2. Ecosystem degradation 2. Species Stresses -> 2.1. Species mortality 5. Biological resource use -> 5.2. Gathering terrestrial Ongoing Majority (50- Slow, significant Medium plants -> 5.2.1. Intentional use (species is the target) 90%) declines impact: 6 Stresses: 2. Species Stresses -> 2.1. Species mortality Conservation Actions in Place (http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/classification-schemes) Conservation Actions in Place In-Place Land/Water Protection and Management Occur in at least one PA: Yes In-Place Education © The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Coryphantha pallida – published in 2013. 4 http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T152377A630209.en Conservation Actions in Place Included in international legislation: Yes Subject to any international management/trade controls: Yes Research Needed (http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/classification-schemes) Research Needed 1. Research -> 1.2. Population size, distribution & trends 2. Conservation Planning -> 2.3. Harvest & Trade Management Plan Additional Data Fields Distribution Estimated extent of occurrence
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