Ira-momi vs Yatsugatake-toˆhi

Picea alcoquiana compared with Picea koyamae

Key Differences

• Ira-momi is Near Threatened while Yatsugatake-toˆhi is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ira-momi	Yatsugatake-toˆhi
Kingdom same	Plantae (植物)	Plantae (植物)
Phylum same	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class same	Pinopsida (マツ綱)	Pinopsida (マツ綱)
Order same	Pinales (マツ目)	Pinales (マツ目)
Family same	Pinaceae (Pine Family)	Pinaceae (Pine Family)
Genus same	Picea	Picea
Species	Picea alcoquiana	Picea koyamae

Evolutionary Relationship

Ira-momi and Yatsugatake-toˆhi share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Picea.

Conservation Status

Ira-momi

NT — Near Threatened

Yatsugatake-toˆhi

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Ira-momi	Yatsugatake-toˆhi
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ira-momi

Habitat

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

Yatsugatake-toˆhi

Habitat

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

Range

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

Ira-momi

The Alcock's Spruce (Picea alcoquiana) is a species in the genus Picea. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.