Bastard Cedar vs Sumatran orangutan

Calocedrus decurrens compared with Pongo abelii

Key Differences

  • Bastard Cedar is Least Concern while Sumatran orangutan is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Bastard Cedar Sumatran orangutan
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Coniferophyta (Conifers) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Pinopsida (Conifers) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Pinales (Pines & Allies) Primates (Primates)
Family Cupressaceae Hominidae (Great Apes)
Genus Calocedrus Pongo (Orangutans)
Species Calocedrus decurrens Pongo abelii

Conservation Status

Bastard Cedar

LC — Least Concern

Sumatran orangutan

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Bastard Cedar Sumatran orangutan
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bastard Cedar

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and South America (Brazil).

Sumatran orangutan

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Bastard Cedar

The Bastard Cedar (Calocedrus decurrens) is a species in the genus Calocedrus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Sumatran orangutan

No description available.

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