Bristlecone Fir vs

Abies bracteata compared with Lepra multipuncta

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bristlecone Fir
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Pinales (Pines & Allies)	Pertusariales (Pertusariales)
Family	Pinaceae (Pine Family)	Pertusariaceae
Genus	Abies	Lepra
Species	Abies bracteata	Lepra multipuncta

Conservation Status

Bristlecone Fir

NT — Near Threatened

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bristlecone Fir
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bristlecone Fir

Habitat

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

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Bristlecone Fir

The Bristlecone Fir (Abies bracteata) is a species in the genus Abies. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.