Catkin Yew vs Silver Meadow

Amentotaxus argotaenia compared with Boloria selene

Key Differences

  • Catkin Yew is Near Threatened while Silver Meadow is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Catkin Yew Silver Meadow
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 Boloria
Species Amentotaxus argotaenia Boloria selene

Conservation Status

Catkin Yew

NT — Near Threatened

Silver Meadow

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Catkin Yew Silver Meadow
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Catkin Yew

Habitat

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

Silver Meadow

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (34 countries) and North America (United States).

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.

Silver Meadow

Silver Meadow (Boloria selene) 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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