Baishan Fir vs

Abies beshanzuensis compared with Fuscidea praeruptorum

Key Differences

• Baishan Fir is Critically Endangered while is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Baishan Fir
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Pinales (Pines & Allies)	Umbilicariales (Umbilicariales)
Family	Pinaceae (Pine Family)	Fuscideaceae
Genus	Abies	Fuscidea
Species	Abies beshanzuensis	Fuscidea praeruptorum

Conservation Status

Baishan Fir

CR — Critically Endangered

VU — Vulnerable

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 and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Vulnerable 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.

Fuscidea praeruptorum is a crustose lichen in the family Fuscideaceae, assessed as Vulnerable (VU). It grows on siliceous rock surfaces in stable, undisturbed habitats and is sensitive to air pollution and land use changes. Its vulnerable status reflects the restricted occurrence of suitable clean-air rocky substrates.