Azorean predacious diving beetle vs Catkin Yew

Agabus godmanni compared with Amentotaxus argotaenia

Key Differences

  • Azorean predacious diving beetle is Endangered while Catkin Yew is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Azorean predacious diving beetle Catkin Yew
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class Insecta (Insects) Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order Coleoptera (Beetles) Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family Dytiscidae Taxaceae
Genus Agabus Amentotaxus
Species Agabus godmanni Amentotaxus argotaenia

Conservation Status

Azorean predacious diving beetle

EN — Endangered

Catkin Yew

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Azorean predacious diving beetle Catkin Yew
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Azorean predacious diving beetle

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in Portugal. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Catkin Yew

Habitat

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

Azorean predacious diving beetle

The Azorean predacious diving beetle (Agabus godmanni) is a species in the genus Agabus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Catkin Yew

The Catkin Yew (Amentotaxus argotaenia) is a species in the genus Amentotaxus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

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