Algerian Fir vs Devil Maple

Abies numidica compared with Acer diabolicum

Key Differences

• Algerian Fir is Critically Endangered while Devil Maple is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Algerian Fir	Devil Maple
Kingdom same	Plantae (Plants)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order	Pinales (Pines & Allies)	Sapindales (Sapindales)
Family	Pinaceae (Pine Family)	Sapindaceae
Genus	Abies	Acer
Species	Abies numidica	Acer diabolicum

Evolutionary Relationship

Algerian Fir and Devil Maple share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Plantae. (Plants)

Conservation Status

Algerian Fir

CR — Critically Endangered

Devil Maple

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Algerian Fir	Devil Maple
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Algerian Fir

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Distributed across Armenia and France. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Devil Maple

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Algerian Fir

The Algerian Fir (Abies numidica) is a species in the genus Abies. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are.