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Nire

Nothofagus antarctica

Least Concern

About

The Antarctic Beech (Nothofagus antarctica) is a species in the genus Nothofagus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Fagales (Beeches & Oaks)
Family
Nothofagaceae
Genus
Nothofagus
Species
Nothofagus antarctica (Nire)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Nire

Similar Species in Nothofagus

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Coigüe
Nothofagus dombeyi
Least Concern
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Coigue de chiloé
Nothofagus nitida
Least Concern
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Guindo
Nothofagus betuloides
Least Concern
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Lenga
Nothofagus pumilio
Least Concern
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Raulí
Nothofagus alpina
Least Concern
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Roblé
Nothofagus obliqua
Least Concern
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Tanglefoot
Nothofagus gunnii
Near Threatened
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Antarctic Beech
Nothofagus moorei
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Nire?
The scientific name of Nire is Nothofagus antarctica. It belongs to the genus Nothofagus.
What is the conservation status of Nire?
Nire (Nothofagus antarctica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Nire live?
Nire is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.
What family does Nire belong to?
Nire (Nothofagus antarctica) belongs to the genus Nothofagus, which is part of the taxonomic family Nothofagaceae.
Is Nire endangered?
No, Nire (Nothofagus antarctica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Nire belong to?
Nire (Nothofagus antarctica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Nire?
The closest relatives of Nire in the genus Nothofagus include Coigüe, Coigue de chiloé, Guindo, Lenga, Raulí.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Nothofagus — 15 Species

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Coigüe
Nothofagus dombeyi
LC 🐾
Coigue de chiloé
Nothofagus nitida
LC 🐾
Guindo
Nothofagus betuloides
LC 🐾
Lenga
Nothofagus pumilio
LC
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Nire
Nothofagus antarctica
LC
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Raulí
Nothofagus alpina
LC 🐾
Roblé
Nothofagus obliqua
LC 🐾
Tanglefoot
Nothofagus gunnii
NT 🐾
Myrtle Beech
Nothofagus cunninghamii
VU 🐾
Antarctic Beech
Nothofagus moorei
VU 🐾
Mountain Beech
Nothofagus cliffortioides
LC 🐾
Red Beech
Nothofagus fusca
LC 🐾
Hard Beech
Nothofagus truncata
LC 🐾
Black Beech
Nothofagus solandri
LC 🐾
Silver Beech
Nothofagus menziesii
LC
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