Catkin Yew vs marsh fritillary

Amentotaxus argotaenia compared with Euphydryas aurinia

Key Differences

  • Catkin Yew is Near Threatened while marsh fritillary is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Catkin Yew marsh fritillary
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Coniferophyta (Conifers) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Pinopsida (Conifers) Insecta (Insects)
Order Pinales (Pines & Allies) Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family Taxaceae Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Genus Amentotaxus Euphydryas
Species Amentotaxus argotaenia Euphydryas aurinia

Conservation Status

Catkin Yew

NT — Near Threatened

marsh fritillary

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Catkin Yew marsh fritillary
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Catkin Yew

Habitat

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

marsh fritillary

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (38 countries).

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.

marsh fritillary

marsh fritillary (Euphydryas aurinia) is classified as Extinct (EX) on the IUCN Red List. This species has been declared extinct, with no known living individuals remaining in the wild or in captivity.

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