Redroot amaranth vs small tortoiseshell
Amaranthus retroflexus compared with Aglais urticae
Key Differences
- Redroot amaranth is Not Evaluated while small tortoiseshell is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Redroot amaranth | small tortoiseshell |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies) |
| Genus | Amaranthus | Aglais |
| Species | Amaranthus retroflexus | Aglais urticae |
Conservation Status
Redroot amaranth
NE — Not Evaluatedsmall tortoiseshell
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Redroot amaranth | small tortoiseshell |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Redroot amaranth
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (14 countries), Europe (36 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (6 countries).
small tortoiseshell
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (41 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Redroot amaranth
No description available.
small tortoiseshell
small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 36 countries:
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