Catkin Yew vs Highfin dogfish

Amentotaxus argotaenia compared with Centroscyllium excelsum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Catkin Yew Highfin dogfish
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Coniferophyta (Conifers) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Pinopsida (Conifers) Elasmobranchii
Order Pinales (Pines & Allies) Squaliformes (Squaliformes)
Family Taxaceae Etmopteridae
Genus Amentotaxus Centroscyllium
Species Amentotaxus argotaenia Centroscyllium excelsum

Conservation Status

Catkin Yew

NT — Near Threatened

Highfin dogfish

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Catkin Yew Highfin dogfish
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Catkin Yew

Habitat

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

Highfin dogfish

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.

Highfin dogfish

No description available.

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