Baishan Fir vs Sphagnum Sprite

Abies beshanzuensis compared with Nehalennia gracilis

Key Differences

• Baishan Fir is Critically Endangered while Sphagnum Sprite is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Baishan Fir	Sphagnum Sprite
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Pinales (Pines & Allies)	Odonata (Odonata)
Family	Pinaceae (Pine Family)	Coenagrionidae
Genus	Abies	Nehalennia
Species	Abies beshanzuensis	Nehalennia gracilis

Conservation Status

Baishan Fir

CR — Critically Endangered

Sphagnum Sprite

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Baishan Fir	Sphagnum Sprite
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Baishan Fir

Habitat

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

Sphagnum Sprite

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in 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.