Baishan Fir vs Single-Spored Map Lichen

Abies beshanzuensis compared with Rhizocarpon disporum

Key Differences

• Baishan Fir is Critically Endangered while Single-Spored Map Lichen is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Baishan Fir	Single-Spored Map Lichen
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Pinales (Pines & Allies)	Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales)
Family	Pinaceae (Pine Family)	Rhizocarpaceae
Genus	Abies	Rhizocarpon
Species	Abies beshanzuensis	Rhizocarpon disporum

Conservation Status

Baishan Fir

CR — Critically Endangered

Single-Spored Map Lichen

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Baishan Fir	Single-Spored Map Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Baishan Fir

Habitat

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

Single-Spored Map Lichen

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.

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.