Catkin Yew vs common vole

Amentotaxus argotaenia compared with Microtus arvalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Catkin Yew common vole
Kingdom Plantae (thực vật) Animalia (động vật)
Phylum Coniferophyta (Conifers) Chordata (động vật có dây sống)
Class Pinopsida (lớp Thông) Mammalia (lớp Thú)
Order Pinales (bộ Thông) Rodentia (Bộ Gặm nhấm)
Family Taxaceae Cricetidae
Genus Amentotaxus Microtus
Species Amentotaxus argotaenia Microtus arvalis

Conservation Status

Catkin Yew

NT — Near Threatened

common vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Catkin Yew common vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Catkin Yew

Habitat

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

common vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.

common vole

common vole (Microtus arvalis) 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.

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