VUVulnerable
Monterey Cypress
Cupressus macrocarpa
Stable
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hesperocyparis_macrocarpa
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine coastal/supratidal· majorRocky areas· majorMarine neritic· major
Other threatened species in CUPRESSACEAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is Monterey Cypress classified as Vulnerable?
Monterey Cypress is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Monterey Cypress live?
Monterey Cypress occurs in United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Monterey Cypress?
The main threats to Monterey Cypress are 1.1, 11.1, and 6.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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