CRCritically Endangered
Algerian Fir
Abies numidica
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Abies numidica occupies steep, rocky mountain slopes in the Djurdjura Mountains of northern Algeria at elevations between 1,400-2,000 meters. The species grows in mixed montane forests alongside Atlas cedar and deciduous oaks, preferring north-facing slopes with well-drained calcareous soils and cooler microclimates.
TERRESTRIAL· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSite/area managementHabitat & natural process restoration
Other threatened species in PINACEAE
Threatened in Algeria
Frequently asked questions
Why is Algerian Fir classified as Critically Endangered?
Algerian Fir is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Algerian Fir live?
Algerian Fir occurs in Algeria, Belgium, Brazil, Czechia, Denmark, and France (plus 11 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Algerian Fir?
The main threats to Algerian Fir are 2.3, 5.4, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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