Catkin Yew vs field vole

Amentotaxus argotaenia compared with Microtus agrestis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Catkin Yew field vole
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Coniferophyta (Conifers) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Pinopsida (Conifers) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Pinales (Pines & Allies) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Taxaceae Cricetidae
Genus Amentotaxus Microtus
Species Amentotaxus argotaenia Microtus agrestis

Conservation Status

Catkin Yew

NT — Near Threatened

field vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Catkin Yew field vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Catkin Yew

Habitat

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

field vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.

field vole

field vole (Microtus agrestis) 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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