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Ciprés Monterrey

Cupressus macrocarpa

Vulnerable

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, tundra, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, among 11 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (7 countries), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Peru). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇵🇪 Peru 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Coniferophyta (Conifers)

Class

Pinopsida (Conifers)

Order

Pinales (Coniferales)

Species

Cupressus macrocarpa (Ciprés Monterrey)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Ciprés Monterrey

Portuguese cipreste-de-monterei

Similar Species in Cupressus

Cupressus guadalupensis

Endangered

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ciprés común

Cupressus sempervirens

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ciprés Monterrey?

The scientific name of Ciprés Monterrey is Cupressus macrocarpa. It belongs to the genus Cupressus.

What is the conservation status of Ciprés Monterrey?

Ciprés Monterrey (Cupressus macrocarpa) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Ciprés Monterrey live?

Ciprés Monterrey is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (7 countries), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Peru). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, France, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru.

What family does Ciprés Monterrey belong to?

Ciprés Monterrey (Cupressus macrocarpa) belongs to the genus Cupressus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cupressaceae.

Is Ciprés Monterrey endangered?

Yes, Ciprés Monterrey (Cupressus macrocarpa) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Ciprés Monterrey belong to?

Ciprés Monterrey (Cupressus macrocarpa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Ciprés Monterrey?

The closest relatives of Ciprés Monterrey in the genus Cupressus include Cedro, Cedro, Ciprés, ciprés común, gowen-cypress.