Canary Islands Juniper vs small tortoiseshell

Juniperus cedrus compared with Aglais urticae

Key Differences

  • Canary Islands Juniper is Endangered while small tortoiseshell is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Canary Islands Juniper small tortoiseshell
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Coniferophyta (Conifers) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Pinopsida (Conifers) Insecta (Insects)
Order Pinales (Pines & Allies) Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family Cupressaceae Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Genus Juniperus Aglais
Species Juniperus cedrus Aglais urticae

Conservation Status

Canary Islands Juniper

EN — Endangered

small tortoiseshell

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Canary Islands Juniper small tortoiseshell
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Canary Islands Juniper

Habitat

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

small tortoiseshell

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (41 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Canary Islands Juniper

The Canary Islands Juniper (Juniperus cedrus) is a species in the genus Juniperus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

small tortoiseshell

small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

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