Catkin Yew vs small heath

Amentotaxus argotaenia compared with Coenonympha pamphilus

Key Differences

  • Catkin Yew is Near Threatened while small heath is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Catkin Yew small heath
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 Coenonympha
Species Amentotaxus argotaenia Coenonympha pamphilus

Conservation Status

Catkin Yew

NT — Near Threatened

small heath

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Catkin Yew small heath
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Catkin Yew

Habitat

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

small heath

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (40 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.

small heath

small heath (Coenonympha pamphilus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

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