ARKive - Alerce - Fitzroya cupressoides- species related by location

Species that have a similar geographic range to the Alerce (Fitzroya cupressoides)

Chilean cedar (Austrocedrus chilensis)
The only species in the genus Austrocedrus, the Chilean cedar (Austrocedrus chilensis) is know locally as ‘ciprés de la cordillera’ (cypress... More 7 Images 0 videos
Red-spotted toad (Rhinella rubropunctata)
Information on the red-spotted toad (Rhinella rubropunctata) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Geoffroy’s cat (Leopardus geoffroyi)
Information on the Geoffroy’s cat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 1 Video
Porbeagle (Lamna nasus)
The porbeagle is a stout, heavy shark with a pointed, conical snout and a crescent-shaped caudal, or tail, fin. Its name is thought to... More 10 Images 1 Video
Monito del monte (Dromiciops gliroides)
The monito del monte, or ‘monkey of the mountains’, is not a monkey, but a South American marsupial, which has often been called a ‘living... More 2 Images 4 Videos
South American fur seal (Arctocephalus australis )
The South American fur seal is a relatively stocky fur seal with a moderately long, flat-topped, pointed muzzle, a noticeable forehead... More 22 Images 1 Video
Andean cat (Leopardus jacobita)
The Andean cat is considered to be one of the most endangered wild cats in the world and perhaps the rarest South American felid, and yet is... More 13 Images 1 Video
Sapo arriero (Alsodes nodosus)
Information on the Sapo arriero is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
South American grey fox (Pseudalopex griseus)
Information on the South American grey fox is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 15 Images 2 Videos
Monkey puzzle (Araucaria araucana)
Monkey puzzle trees are highly distinctive, with mature trees possessing a tall, straight trunks and an umbrella of branches at the crown... More 18 Images 3 Videos
South American coati (Nasua nasua)
Information on the South American coati is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 18 Images 1 Video
Southern viscacha (Lagidium viscacia)
The southern viscacha is one of three South American rodent species commonly referred to as mountain viscachas. In common with its two... More 22 Images 3 Videos
Gaultheria (Gaultheria nubigena)
Information on Gaultheria nubigena is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Darwin’s frog (Rhinoderma darwinii)
Discovered by Charles Darwin in the thick, gloomy forests of southern-central Chile, Darwin’s frog (Rhinoderma darwinii) possesses a... More 20 Images 6 Videos
House mouse (Mus musculus)
The house mouse (Mus musculus) is one of the most widely distributed and successful mammals in the world. It has dull greyish-brown fur... More 18 Images 8 Videos
Sei whale (Balaenoptera borealis)
The sei whale is smaller in size than the fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus), and can be distinguished from this similar species because it... More 11 Images 2 Videos
Puma (Puma concolor)
Other than man, the large, slender puma (Puma concolor) has the greatest natural distribution of any terrestrial mammal in the Western... More 79 Images 25 Videos
Polylepis (Polylepis tarapacana)
Information on Polylepis tarapacana is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Alsodes (Alsodes australis)
Information on Alsodes australis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Guigna (Leopardus guigna)
The secretive guigna (Leopardus guigna) is the size of a tiny house cat, earning itself the distinction of being one of the... More 5 Images 1 Video
Guanaco (Lama guanicoe)
Described by Charles Darwin as “an elegant animal, with a long, slender neck and fine legs”, the guanaco is the largest wild member of the... More 31 Images 10 Videos
Southern river otter (Lontra provocax)
The southern river otter is believed to occupy the smallest geographical area of all otter species. Like other otters, it is built for... More 12 Images 1 Video
Helmeted water toad (Caudiverbera caudiverbera)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world's threatened amphibian species. A collaboration... More 4 Images 0 videos
Common vampire bat (Desmodus rotundus)
No species has contributed more to the misunderstanding and fear of bats than the common vampire bat (Desmodus rotundus). Public perception... More 12 Images 10 Videos
Pampas cat (Leopardus colocolo)
This little known South American cat can be found in a greater variety of habitats than any other small cat on the continent. It looks like... More 10 Images 1 Video
Prince Albert yew (Saxegothaea conspicua)
Information on the Prince Albert yew is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Taruca (Hippocamelus antisensis)
The taruca (Hippocamelus antisensis) is a medium-sized deer with a stocky body and a sandy grey coat, which provides excellent camouflage in... More 4 Images 0 videos
Broadnose sevengill shark (Notorynchus cepedianus)
A large-bodied, powerful species, the broadnose sevengill shark can be distinguished from most other sharks by the fact that it possesses... More 4 Images 1 Video
Brazilian free-tailed bat (Tadarida brasiliensis)
A member of the Molossidae family, the Brazilian free-tailed bat has the characteristic mouse-like tail protruding beyond the flight... More 5 Images 7 Videos
Marine otter (Lontra felina)
The smallest of the New World otters, the marine otter displays charisma, charm and dexterity. Males and females look alike with a long... More 20 Images 3 Videos

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