Baishan Fir vs

Abies beshanzuensis compared with Eunotia eurycephala

Key Differences

• Baishan Fir is Critically Endangered while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Baishan Fir
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae)
Order	Pinales (Pines & Allies)	Eunotiales (Eunotiales)
Family	Pinaceae (Pine Family)	Eunotiaceae
Genus	Abies	Eunotia
Species	Abies beshanzuensis	Eunotia eurycephala

Conservation Status

Baishan Fir

CR — Critically Endangered

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Baishan 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.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

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.

Eunotia eurycephala is a freshwater diatom belonging to the Eunotia genus, recognisable by its broadly expanded, rounded headpoles and gently curved valve outline. It is found in soft, acidic freshwater habitats including peatlands, sphagnum bogs, and mountain lakes across Europe and North America. This species serves as a bioindicator for water chemistry monitoring.