Baishan Fir vs

Abies beshanzuensis compared with Sphingobacterium composti

Key Differences

• Baishan Fir is Critically Endangered while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Baishan Fir
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Bacteroidota (Bacteroidota)
Class	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Bacteroidia (Bacteroidia)
Order	Pinales (Pines & Allies)	Sphingobacteriales (Sphingobacteriales)
Family	Pinaceae (Pine Family)	Sphingobacteriaceae
Genus	Abies	Sphingobacterium
Species	Abies beshanzuensis	Sphingobacterium composti

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 Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

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.

Sphingobacterium composti is a Gram-negative bacterium first isolated from compost material, as its species name implies. It inhabits decomposing organic matter in compost heaps and organic-rich soils. This aerobic chemoheterotroph actively participates in composting processes, degrading complex organic compounds including cellulose and proteins.