Bird flea vs Catkin Yew
Ceratophyllus zhovtyi compared with Amentotaxus argotaenia
Key Differences
- Bird flea is Least Concern while Catkin Yew is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bird flea | Catkin Yew |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Coniferophyta (Conifers) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Pinopsida (Conifers) |
| Order | Siphonaptera (Siphonaptera) | Pinales (Pines & Allies) |
| Family | Ceratophyllidae | Taxaceae |
| Genus | Ceratophyllus | Amentotaxus |
| Species | Ceratophyllus zhovtyi | Amentotaxus argotaenia |
Conservation Status
Bird flea
LC — Least ConcernCatkin Yew
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bird flea | Catkin Yew |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bird flea
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in United States.
Catkin Yew
Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.
Bird flea
The Bird flea (Ceratophyllus zhovtyi) is a species in the genus Ceratophyllus. It is currently classified as Least Concern 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.
Related Comparisons
Nature FYI Family
Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.
Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia