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araucária-do-chile

Araucaria araucana

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate coniferous forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria, Libya), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇱🇾 Libya 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇩🇿 Algeria 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Coniferophyta (Conifers)

Class

Pinopsida (Conifers)

Order

Pinales (Pines & Allies)

Species

Araucaria araucana (araucária-do-chile)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish pehuen

French Araucaria du Chili

German chilenische Araukarie

Portuguese araucária-do-chile

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araucária

Araucaria angustifolia

Critically Endangered

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Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of araucária-do-chile?

The scientific name of araucária-do-chile is Araucaria araucana. It belongs to the genus Araucaria.

What is the conservation status of araucária-do-chile?

araucária-do-chile (Araucaria araucana) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does araucária-do-chile live?

araucária-do-chile is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria, Libya), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), 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 Algeria, Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, France, Ireland, Libya, Netherlands, Norway, Taiwan.

What family does araucária-do-chile belong to?

araucária-do-chile (Araucaria araucana) belongs to the genus Araucaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Araucariaceae.

Is araucária-do-chile endangered?

Yes, araucária-do-chile (Araucaria araucana) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does araucária-do-chile belong to?

araucária-do-chile (Araucaria araucana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of araucária-do-chile?

The closest relatives of araucária-do-chile in the genus Araucaria include araucária, araucária, araucária-colunar, araucária-de-norfolk, Klinki Pine.