Amami Goyo vs small tortoiseshell

Pinus amamiana compared with Aglais urticae

Key Differences

  • Amami Goyo is Endangered while small tortoiseshell is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Amami Goyo small tortoiseshell
Kingdom Plantae (植物) Animalia (動物)
Phylum Coniferophyta (Conifers) Arthropoda (節足動物)
Class Pinopsida (マツ綱) Insecta (昆虫)
Order Pinales (マツ目) Lepidoptera (チョウ目)
Family Pinaceae (Pine Family) Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Genus Pinus (Pines) Aglais
Species Pinus amamiana Aglais urticae

Conservation Status

Amami Goyo

EN — Endangered

small tortoiseshell

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Amami Goyo small tortoiseshell
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amami Goyo

Habitat

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

small tortoiseshell

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (41 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Amami Goyo

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

small tortoiseshell

スモールトータスシェル(Aglais urticae)はIUCNレッドリストで準絶滅危惧(NT)に分類されている。絶滅危惧種に分類される一歩手前の段階で、保全措置がなければ脆弱になる可能性のある個体群を持つ。

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