Baishan Fir vs Delavay's Fir

Abies beshanzuensis compared with Abies delavayi

Key Differences

  • Baishan Fir is Critically Endangered while Delavay's Fir is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Baishan Fir Delavay's Fir
Kingdom same Plantae (plantas) Plantae (plantas)
Phylum same Coniferophyta (Conifers) Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class same Pinopsida (Conifers) Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order same Pinales (Pines & Allies) Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family same Pinaceae (Pine Family) Pinaceae (Pine Family)
Genus same Abies Abies
Species Abies beshanzuensis Abies delavayi

Evolutionary Relationship

Baishan Fir and Delavay's Fir share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Abies.

Conservation Status

Baishan Fir

CR — Critically Endangered

Delavay's Fir

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Baishan Fir Delavay's Fir
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Baishan Fir

Habitat

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

Delavay's Fir

Habitat

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

Baishan Fir

The Baishan Fir (Abies beshanzuensis) is a species in the genus Abies. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Delavay's Fir

No description available.

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