Algerian Fir vs

Abies numidica compared with Rhizocarpon oederi

Key Differences

• Algerian Fir is Critically Endangered while is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Algerian Fir
Kingdom	Plantae (plantas)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Pinales (Pines & Allies)	Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales)
Family	Pinaceae (Pine Family)	Rhizocarpaceae
Genus	Abies	Rhizocarpon
Species	Abies numidica	Rhizocarpon oederi

Conservation Status

Algerian Fir

CR — Critically Endangered

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Algerian Fir

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.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Algerian Fir

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.

Rhizocarpon oederi e um liquen crostoso historicamente registrado em rochas silicosas em partes da Europa e America do Norte. Atualmente esta classificado como Extinto (EX) na Lista Vermelha da UICN, representando um dos poucos liquens confirmados como perdidos. Seu desaparecimento e atribuido a destruicao do habitat, poluicao atmosferica e os requisitos de micro-habitat muito especificos que o tornavam vulneravel.