Fauna
Plant

Brazilian Pine

Araucaria angustifolia

Also known as Paraná Pine, Candelabra Tree, Araucaria, Pino de Misiones

Crowns of adult Brazilian pines flatten into a striking candelabra shape high above the canopy in subtropical South American highlands. Sharp, lance-shaped needles blanket the thick whorled branches, surrounding massive seed cones that take two years to mature. Native wildlife relies heavily on these energy-rich seeds, which historically provided an important food source for Indigenous populations throughout the region.

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Critically EndangeredConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXCritically EndangeredRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preyAutotrophic (Photosynthesis)
Predators
  • Azure Jay
  • Vinaceous-Breasted Amazon
  • Agouti
ThreatsDeforestation, illegal logging, land conversion, climate change
HabitatsSubtropical moist forests, high-altitude plateaus
Life span300–500 years
Classification
  1. FamilyAraucariaceae
  2. SpeciesAraucaria angustifolia
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Safe to observe at a normal distance.
What to notice
Recognizable by its unique umbrella-like canopy and thick whorls of rigid, triangular leaves on high branches.
Support conservation
Observe trees without climbing or damaging bark, and leave fallen seed cones undisturbed.
Responsible observation
  • Observation: Look for the flat-topped candelabra silhouette emergent above the surrounding canopy.
  • Conservation: Refrain from collecting wild seed cones in protected areas to support forest recovery.
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