Formosan Cypress vs Montane Colilargo

Chamaecyparis formosensis compared with Microryzomys minutus

Key Differences

• Formosan Cypress is Endangered while Montane Colilargo is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Formosan Cypress	Montane Colilargo
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Pinales (Pines & Allies)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Cupressaceae	Cricetidae
Genus	Chamaecyparis	Microryzomys
Species	Chamaecyparis formosensis	Microryzomys minutus

Conservation Status

Formosan Cypress

EN — Endangered

Montane Colilargo

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Formosan Cypress	Montane Colilargo
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Formosan Cypress

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Montane Colilargo

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.