Fraser Fir vs Chou Lengshan

Abies fraseri compared with Abies nephrolepis

Key Differences

• Fraser Fir is Endangered while Chou Lengshan is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fraser Fir	Chou Lengshan
Kingdom same	Plantae (植物)	Plantae (植物)
Phylum same	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class same	Pinopsida (松柏纲)	Pinopsida (松柏纲)
Order same	Pinales (松柏目)	Pinales (松柏目)
Family same	Pinaceae (Pine Family)	Pinaceae (Pine Family)
Genus same	Abies	Abies
Species	Abies fraseri	Abies nephrolepis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Fraser Fir

EN — Endangered

Chou Lengshan

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fraser Fir	Chou Lengshan
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.

Chou Lengshan

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Sweden.