Baishan Fir vs

Abies beshanzuensis compared with Trechispora microspora

Key Differences

• Baishan Fir is Critically Endangered while is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Baishan Fir
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Pinales (Pines & Allies)	Trechisporales (Trechisporales)
Family	Pinaceae (Pine Family)	Sistotremataceae
Genus	Abies	Trechispora
Species	Abies beshanzuensis	Trechispora microspora

Conservation Status

Baishan Fir

CR — Critically Endangered

LC — Least Concern

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

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and South America (Brazil).

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.

Trechispora microspora is a corticioid fungus producing very small spores, as its name indicates. It grows as a thin, white to cream-colored crust on the underside of decaying hardwood and conifer logs in temperate and boreal forests. This saprotrophic fungus decomposes dead woody material, contributing to nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems.