Algierische Tanne vs Veatch's dodder

Abies numidica compared with Cuscuta veatchii

Key Differences

• Algierische Tanne is Critically Endangered while Veatch's dodder is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Algierische Tanne	Veatch's dodder
Kingdom same	Plantae (Pflanzen)	Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order	Pinales (Koniferen)	Solanales (Nachtschattenartige)
Family	Pinaceae (Pine Family)	Convolvulaceae
Genus	Abies	Cuscuta
Species	Abies numidica	Cuscuta veatchii

Evolutionary Relationship

Algierische Tanne and Veatch's dodder share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Plantae. (Pflanzen)

Conservation Status

Algierische Tanne

CR — Critically Endangered

Veatch's dodder

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Algierische Tanne	Veatch's dodder
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Algierische Tanne

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Distributed across Armenia and France. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Veatch's dodder

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Algierische Tanne

The Algerian Fir (Abies numidica) is a species in the genus Abies. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are.