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coast redwood

Sequoia sempervirens

Endangered ↓

Diet

Autotroph

Lifespan

2000 years

Length

115.0 m

Trend

↓ Decreasing

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About

The tallest tree species on Earth, coast redwoods can reach 116 meters in height and 9 meters in trunk diameter, living over 2,000 years in the fog-shrouded coastal forests of northern California and southern Oregon. These ecological giants create multi-layered forest canopies supporting unique communities of invertebrates, amphibians, and birds. Fog interception provides much of their water supply. Heavily logged in the 19th and 20th centuries, old-growth redwood forests are now protected.

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

coast redwood is classified as autotroph, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Autotroph

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Population Trend

↓ Decreasing

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Coniferophyta (Conifers)

Class

Pinopsida (Conifers)

Order

Pinales (Pines & Allies)

Family

Pinaceae (Pine Family)

Genus

Sequoia (Redwoods)

Species

Sequoia sempervirens (coast redwood)

Names in Other Languages

French Séquoia sempervirent

Portuguese sequóia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of coast redwood?

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

What is the conservation status of coast redwood?

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

Where does coast redwood live?

coast redwood 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 coast redwood belong to?

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

What does coast redwood eat?

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

How long does coast redwood live?

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

Is coast redwood endangered?

Yes, coast redwood (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 coast redwood belong to?

coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).