CRCritically Endangered
Baishan Fir
Abies beshanzuensis
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 beshanzuensis inhabits montane mixed forests on steep slopes and ridges at elevations of 1,700-1,800 meters in the Baishanzu Mountains of southeastern China. The species grows in well-drained, acidic soils within a cool, humid microclimate characterized by frequent fog and moderate temperatures year-round.
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in PINACEAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Baishan Fir classified as Critically Endangered?
Baishan 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 Baishan Fir live?
Baishan Fir occurs in China. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Baishan Fir?
The main threats to Baishan Fir are 11.1, 12.1, 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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