Cascade Fir vs flat-backed millipede

Abies amabilis compared with Polydesmus complanatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Cascade Fir flat-backed millipede
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Coniferophyta (Conifers) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Pinopsida (Conifers) Diplopoda (Diplopoda)
Order Pinales (Pines & Allies) Polydesmida (Polydesmida)
Family Pinaceae (Pine Family) Polydesmidae
Genus Abies Polydesmus
Species Abies amabilis Polydesmus complanatus

Conservation Status

Cascade Fir

LC — Least Concern

flat-backed millipede

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Cascade Fir flat-backed millipede
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cascade Fir

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Canada, Norway, and Sweden.

flat-backed millipede

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Cascade Fir

The Cascade Fir (Abies amabilis) is a species in the genus Abies. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

flat-backed millipede

No description available.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

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