Ocote vs Catkin Yew

Pinus teocote compared with Amentotaxus argotaenia

Key Differences

• Ocote is Least Concern while Catkin Yew is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ocote	Catkin Yew
Kingdom same	Plantae (planta)	Plantae (planta)
Phylum same	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class same	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order same	Pinales (Coniferales)	Pinales (Coniferales)
Family	Pinaceae (Pine Family)	Taxaceae
Genus	Pinus (Pines)	Amentotaxus
Species	Pinus teocote	Amentotaxus argotaenia

Evolutionary Relationship

Ocote and Catkin Yew share a common ancestor at the Order level: Pinales. (Coniferales)

Conservation Status

Ocote

LC — Least Concern

Catkin Yew

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ocote

Habitat

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

Catkin Yew

Habitat

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

Ocote

The Aztec Pine (Pinus teocote) is a species in the genus Pinus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

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.