Catkin Yew vs David’s Angel Shark

Amentotaxus argotaenia compared with Squatina david

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Catkin Yew David’s Angel Shark
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Coniferophyta (Conifers) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Pinopsida (Conifers) Elasmobranchii
Order Pinales (Pines & Allies) Squatiniformes (Squatiniformes)
Family Taxaceae Squatinidae
Genus Amentotaxus Squatina
Species Amentotaxus argotaenia Squatina david

Conservation Status

Catkin Yew

NT — Near Threatened

David’s Angel Shark

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Catkin Yew David’s Angel Shark
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Catkin Yew

Habitat

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

David’s Angel Shark

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.

David’s Angel Shark

No description available.

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