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Caribbean Pine

Pinus caribaea

Least Concern

About

The Caribbean Pine (Pinus caribaea) is a species in the genus Pinus. It is currently classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (18 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (United Kingdom), North America (10 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (7 countries).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇩 Bangladesh 🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇲 Cameroon 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇨🇬 Congo (Republic) 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇨🇮 Cote d'Ivoire 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇩🇲 Dominica 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇬🇲 Gambia 🇬🇭 Ghana 🇬🇩 Grenada 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau 🇬🇾 Guyana 🇭🇹 Haiti 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇷 Iran 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇱🇷 Liberia 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇲🇿 Mozambique 🇳🇪 Niger 🇳🇬 Nigeria 🇵🇦 Panama 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka 🇸🇩 Sudan 🇸🇷 Suriname 🇹🇭 Thailand 🇹🇬 Togo 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇻🇺 Vanuatu 🇻🇪 Venezuela 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Coniferophyta (Conifers)

Class

Pinopsida (Conifers)

Order

Pinales (Pines & Allies)

Family

Pinaceae (Pine Family)

Genus

Pinus (Pines)

Species

Pinus caribaea (Caribbean Pine)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Pino Macho

German karibische Kiefer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Caribbean Pine?

The scientific name of Caribbean Pine is Pinus caribaea. It belongs to the genus Pinus.

What is the conservation status of Caribbean Pine?

Caribbean Pine (Pinus caribaea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Caribbean Pine live?

Caribbean Pine is found in Widely distributed across Africa (18 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (United Kingdom), North America (10 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (7 countries).. Countries include Australia, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Congo (Republic), Costa Rica.

What family does Caribbean Pine belong to?

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

Is Caribbean Pine endangered?

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

What kingdom does Caribbean Pine belong to?

Caribbean Pine (Pinus caribaea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Caribbean Pine?

The closest relatives of Caribbean Pine in the genus Pinus include Aleppo pine, Amami Pine, American Red Pine, Apache Pine, Arizona Pine.