Siberian Larch vs Western Larch

Larix sibirica compared with Larix occidentalis

Key Differences

• Siberian Larch is Not Evaluated while Western Larch is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Siberian Larch	Western Larch
Kingdom same	Plantae (planta)	Plantae (planta)
Phylum same	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class same	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order same	Pinales (Coniferales)	Pinales (Coniferales)
Family same	Pinaceae (Pine Family)	Pinaceae (Pine Family)
Genus same	Larix	Larix
Species	Larix sibirica	Larix occidentalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Siberian Larch and Western Larch share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Larix.

Conservation Status

Siberian Larch

NE — Not Evaluated

Western Larch

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Siberian Larch	Western Larch
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Siberian Larch

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Asia (Armenia) and Europe (9 countries).

Western Larch

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Armenia, Canada, Iceland, and Sweden.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇦🇲 Armenia 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇸🇪 Sweden