Kuro-matsu vs Goyo-matsu

Pinus thunbergii compared with Pinus parviflora

Key Differences

• Kuro-matsu is Least Concern while Goyo-matsu is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Kuro-matsu	Goyo-matsu
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	Pinus (Pines)	Pinus (Pines)
Species	Pinus thunbergii	Pinus parviflora

Evolutionary Relationship

Kuro-matsu and Goyo-matsu share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Pinus. (Pines)

Conservation Status

Kuro-matsu

LC — Least Concern

Goyo-matsu

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Kuro-matsu	Goyo-matsu
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Kuro-matsu

Habitat

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Range

Distributed across Brazil, South Korea, and United States.

Goyo-matsu

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark and Norway.

Kuro-matsu

The Black Pine (Pinus thunbergii) is a species in the genus Pinus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.