Formosan Cypress vs Formosan Serow

Chamaecyparis formosensis compared with Capricornis swinhoei

Key Differences

• Formosan Cypress is Endangered while Formosan Serow is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Formosan Cypress	Formosan Serow
Kingdom	Plantae (plante)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order	Pinales (Pines & Allies)	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family	Cupressaceae	Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus	Chamaecyparis	Capricornis
Species	Chamaecyparis formosensis	Capricornis swinhoei

Conservation Status

Formosan Cypress

EN — Endangered

Formosan Serow

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Formosan Cypress	Formosan Serow
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.

Formosan Serow

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇹🇼 Taiwan