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Bristlecone Pine

Pinus longaeva

Least Concern →

Diet

Autotroph

Lifespan

5000 years

Length

15.0 m

Trend

→ Stable

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A mais antiga árvore viva individual conhecida na Terra, o pinheiro-bristlecone-da-great-basin pode viver mais de 5.000 anos nos ambientes subalpinos hostis e ventosos das Montanhas White da Califórnia e da região da Great Basin. Sua longevidade extrema está ligada ao metabolismo lento, à madeira resinosa densa resistente à decomposição e aos insetos, e às duras condições de alta altitude que limitam a competição. Os registros de anéis de árvores de pinheiros-bristlecone forneceram um inestimável registro de proxy climático que remonta milhares de anos.

Fun Facts

✨ They grow at high altitudes in harsh conditions.
✨ Their wood is so dense that dead trees can remain standing for thousands of years.
✨ Methuselah's exact location is kept secret to protect it.

Habitat & Distribution

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

🌲 Forest 🪨 Rocky Areas

Found in United States.

🇺🇸 United States

Diet & Behavior

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Autotroph

Bristlecone Pine is classified as autotroph, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Autotroph

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Population Trend

→ Stable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Coniferophyta (Conifers)

Class

Pinopsida (Conifers)

Order

Pinales (Pines & Allies)

Family

Pinaceae (Pine Family)

Genus

Pinus (Pines)

Species

Pinus longaeva (Bristlecone Pine)

Names in Other Languages

German langlebige Kiefer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bristlecone Pine?

The scientific name of Bristlecone Pine is Pinus longaeva. It belongs to the genus Pinus.

What is the conservation status of Bristlecone Pine?

Bristlecone Pine (Pinus longaeva) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.

Where does Bristlecone Pine live?

Bristlecone Pine is found in Found in United States.. Countries include United States.

What family does Bristlecone Pine belong to?

Bristlecone Pine (Pinus longaeva) belongs to the genus Pinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pinaceae.

What does Bristlecone Pine eat?

Bristlecone Pine is autotroph. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Bristlecone Pine live?

Bristlecone Pine has an average lifespan of approximately 5000 years in the wild.

Is Bristlecone Pine endangered?

No, Bristlecone Pine (Pinus longaeva) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Bristlecone Pine belong to?

Bristlecone Pine (Pinus longaeva) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).