Baishan Fir vs California Red Fir

Abies beshanzuensis compared with Abies magnifica

Key Differences

• Baishan Fir is Critically Endangered while California Red Fir is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Baishan Fir	California Red Fir
Kingdom same	Plantae (พืช)	Plantae (พืช)
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 magnifica

Evolutionary Relationship

Baishan Fir and California Red Fir share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Abies.

Conservation Status

Baishan Fir

CR — Critically Endangered

California Red Fir

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Baishan Fir	California Red 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.

California Red Fir

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

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.

California Red Fir

The California Red Fir (Abies magnifica) is a species in the genus Abies. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.