Catkin Yew vs Lesser Swamp Frog

Amentotaxus argotaenia compared with Limnonectes paramacrodon

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Catkin Yew Lesser Swamp Frog
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Coniferophyta (Conifers) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Pinopsida (Conifers) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Pinales (Pines & Allies) Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family Taxaceae Dicroglossidae
Genus Amentotaxus Limnonectes
Species Amentotaxus argotaenia Limnonectes paramacrodon

Conservation Status

Catkin Yew

NT — Near Threatened

Lesser Swamp Frog

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Catkin Yew Lesser Swamp Frog
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Catkin Yew

Habitat

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

Lesser Swamp Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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.

Lesser Swamp Frog

No description available.

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