ENEndangered
Sequoiadendron giganteum
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Other threatened species in CUPRESSACEAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sequoiadendron giganteum classified as Endangered?
Sequoiadendron giganteum 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 Sequoiadendron giganteum live?
Sequoiadendron giganteum 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 Sequoiadendron giganteum?
The main threats to Sequoiadendron giganteum are 5.4, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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