Baishan Fir vs beech marten

Abies beshanzuensis compared with Martes foina

Key Differences

  • Baishan Fir is Critically Endangered while beech marten is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Baishan Fir beech marten
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Coniferophyta (Conifers) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Pinopsida (Conifers) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Pinales (Pines & Allies) Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family Pinaceae (Pine Family) Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus Abies Martes
Species Abies beshanzuensis Martes foina

Conservation Status

Baishan Fir

CR — Critically Endangered

beech marten

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Baishan Fir beech marten
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Baishan Fir

Habitat

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

beech marten

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries).

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.

beech marten

beech marten (Martes foina) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

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