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sequóia

Sequoia sempervirens

Endangered ↓

Diet

Autotroph

Lifespan

2000 years

Length

115.0 m

Trend

↓ Decreasing

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About

A espécie de árvore mais alta da Terra, as sequoias-da-costa podem atingir 116 metros de altura e 9 metros de diâmetro de tronco, vivendo mais de 2.000 anos nas florestas costeiras envoltas em nevoeiro do norte da Califórnia e sul do Oregon. Estes gigantes ecológicos criam copas florestais com múltiplas camadas que suportam comunidades únicas de invertebrados, anfíbios e aves. A interceção do nevoeiro fornece grande parte do seu abastecimento de água. Intensamente exploradas nos séculos XIX e XX, as florestas de sequoias antigas estão agora protegidas.

Fun Facts

✨ Their bark can be 30 cm thick and is fire-resistant.
✨ They can absorb water directly from fog through their leaves.
✨ A single tree can contain enough wood to build 22 houses.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, tundra, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, among 9 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

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

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Diet & Behavior

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Autotroph

sequóia is classified as autotroph, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Autotroph

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Population Trend

↓ Decreasing

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Coniferophyta (Conifers)

Class

Pinopsida (Conifers)

Order

Pinales (Pines & Allies)

Family

Pinaceae (Pine Family)

Genus

Sequoia (Redwoods)

Species

Sequoia sempervirens (sequóia)

Names in Other Languages

French Séquoia sempervirent

Portuguese sequóia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of sequóia?

The scientific name of sequóia is Sequoia sempervirens. It belongs to the genus Sequoia.

What is the conservation status of sequóia?

sequóia (Sequoia sempervirens) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.

Where does sequóia live?

sequóia is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Armenia, Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (7 countries), North America (Mexico), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Armenia, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, France, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands.

What family does sequóia belong to?

sequóia (Sequoia sempervirens) belongs to the genus Sequoia, which is part of the taxonomic family Pinaceae.

What does sequóia eat?

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

How long does sequóia live?

sequóia has an average lifespan of approximately 2000 years in the wild.

Is sequóia endangered?

Yes, sequóia (Sequoia sempervirens) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does sequóia belong to?

sequóia (Sequoia sempervirens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).