Catkin Yew vs

Amentotaxus argotaenia compared with Sphingobacterium thalpophilum

Key Differences

• Catkin Yew is Near Threatened while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Catkin Yew
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Bacteroidota (Bacteroidota)
Class	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Bacteroidia (Bacteroidia)
Order	Pinales (Pines & Allies)	Sphingobacteriales (Sphingobacteriales)
Family	Taxaceae	Sphingobacteriaceae
Genus	Amentotaxus	Sphingobacterium
Species	Amentotaxus argotaenia	Sphingobacterium thalpophilum

Conservation Status

Catkin Yew

NT — Near Threatened

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Catkin Yew
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Catkin Yew

Habitat

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

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

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.

Sphingobacterium thalpophilum is a thermotolerant Gram-negative rod capable of growth at moderately warm temperatures. It has been isolated from warm soils, compost, and clinical specimens. This aerobic chemoheterotroph degrades organic compounds over a broader temperature range than most related bacteria.