Flaky Fir vs Nikko fir

Abies squamata compared with Abies homolepis

Key Differences

• Flaky Fir is Vulnerable while Nikko fir is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Flaky Fir	Nikko 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 squamata	Abies homolepis

Evolutionary Relationship

Flaky Fir and Nikko fir share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Abies.

Conservation Status

Flaky Fir

VU — Vulnerable

Nikko fir

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Flaky Fir	Nikko fir
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Flaky Fir

Habitat

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

Nikko fir

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.