ENEndangered
Monkey Puzzle
Araucaria araucana
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorGrassland· major
Conservation measures underway
Habitat & natural process restorationLegislation
Other threatened species in ARAUCARIACEAE
Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
Why is Monkey Puzzle classified as Endangered?
Monkey Puzzle is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Monkey Puzzle live?
Monkey Puzzle occurs in Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, and Chile (plus 34 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Monkey Puzzle?
The main threats to Monkey Puzzle are 2.1, 2.3, 5.3, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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