Atherton Kauri Pine vs Black Stone Flower

Agathis microstachya compared with Parmotrema perlatum

Key Differences

  • Atherton Kauri Pine is Near Threatened while Black Stone Flower is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Atherton Kauri Pine Black Stone Flower
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Insecta (Insects) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family Braconidae Parmeliaceae
Genus Agathis Parmotrema
Species Agathis microstachya Parmotrema perlatum

Conservation Status

Atherton Kauri Pine

NT — Near Threatened

Black Stone Flower

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Atherton Kauri Pine Black Stone Flower
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atherton Kauri Pine

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Black Stone Flower

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

Atherton Kauri Pine

The Atherton Kauri Pine (Agathis microstachya) is a species in the genus Agathis. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Black Stone Flower

The Black Stone Flower (Parmotrema perlatum) is a species in the genus Parmotrema. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

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