Baishan Fir vs Taiwan Fir

Abies beshanzuensis compared with Abies kawakamii

Key Differences

• Baishan Fir is Critically Endangered while Taiwan Fir is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Baishan Fir	Taiwan 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 kawakamii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Baishan Fir

CR — Critically Endangered

Taiwan Fir

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Baishan Fir	Taiwan 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.

Taiwan Fir

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.