Baishan Fir vs Fraser Fir

Abies beshanzuensis compared with Abies fraseri

Key Differences

• Baishan Fir is Critically Endangered while Fraser Fir is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Baishan Fir	Fraser Fir
Kingdom same	Plantae (نباتات)	Plantae (نباتات)
Phylum same	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class same	Pinopsida (صنوبرانية)	Pinopsida (صنوبرانية)
Order same	Pinales (صنوبريات)	Pinales (صنوبريات)
Family same	Pinaceae (Pine Family)	Pinaceae (Pine Family)
Genus same	Abies	Abies
Species	Abies beshanzuensis	Abies fraseri

Evolutionary Relationship

Baishan Fir and Fraser Fir share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Abies.

Conservation Status

Baishan Fir

CR — Critically Endangered

Fraser Fir

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Baishan Fir	Fraser Fir
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Baishan Fir

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Fraser Fir

Habitat

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Range

Distributed across Estonia, Spain, and United Kingdom. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Baishan Fir

The Baishan Fir (Abies beshanzuensis) is a species in the genus Abies. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.