Plants · La Saladita, Guerrero
Benecke Fishhook Cactus
Mammillaria beneckei
Spanish: Biznaga del cerro guiengola
Mammillaria beneckei is a species of cacti in the subtribe Cactinae. It is native to Mexico. Most often recorded in May, Jun, Apr.
TaxonomyMagnoliopsida › Caryophyllales › Cactaceae
Local records3 research-grade observations within about 50 km of La Saladita (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones)
Global records404 on iNaturalist
Recorded here1988 – 2026
Months recorded near La Saladita
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Recent local sightings
- 2026-05-28 — observation by carlos72635
- 2022-06-29 — observation by betootero
- 1988-04-25 — observation by hoferant
Interactive card with more photos, sounds and similar species Plants guide iNaturalist Wikipedia
Cite as: “Benecke Fishhook Cactus (Mammillaria beneckei) at La Saladita”, La Saladita Field Guide, lasaladita.com/species/mammillaria-beneckei/, updated 2026-09-26. Observation counts and months come from iNaturalist research-grade records within about 50 km of 17.8375°N, 101.7606°W (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones); summary text from Wikipedia where present.