Caucasian Fir vs Fraser Fir

Abies nordmanniana compared with Abies fraseri

Key Differences

• Caucasian Fir is Not Evaluated while Fraser Fir is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Caucasian Fir	Fraser 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 nordmanniana	Abies fraseri

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Caucasian Fir

NE — Not Evaluated

Fraser Fir

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Caucasian Fir	Fraser Fir
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Caucasian Fir

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria), Europe (15 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).

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.

Caucasian Fir

The Caucasian Fir (Abies nordmanniana) is a species in the genus Abies. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇬🇧 United Kingdom