Catkin Yew vs Scarlet Elfcup

Amentotaxus argotaenia compared with Sarcoscypha austriaca

Key Differences

  • Catkin Yew is Near Threatened while Scarlet Elfcup is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Catkin Yew Scarlet Elfcup
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Coniferophyta (Conifers) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Pinopsida (Conifers) Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes)
Order Pinales (Pines & Allies) Pezizales (Pezizales)
Family Taxaceae Sarcoscyphaceae
Genus Amentotaxus Sarcoscypha
Species Amentotaxus argotaenia Sarcoscypha austriaca

Conservation Status

Catkin Yew

NT — Near Threatened

Scarlet Elfcup

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Catkin Yew Scarlet Elfcup
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Catkin Yew

Habitat

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

Scarlet Elfcup

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.

Scarlet Elfcup

No description available.

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