Fraser Fir vs Nikko fir

Abies fraseri compared with Abies homolepis

Key Differences

• Fraser Fir is Endangered while Nikko fir is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fraser 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 fraseri	Abies homolepis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Fraser Fir

EN — Endangered

Nikko fir

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fraser Fir

Habitat

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Range

Distributed across Estonia, Spain, and United Kingdom. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Nikko fir

Habitat

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

Range

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