Atherton Kauri Pine vs Ethereal Domecap

Agathis microstachya compared with Lyophyllum eustygium

Key Differences

• Atherton Kauri Pine is Near Threatened while Ethereal Domecap is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Atherton Kauri Pine	Ethereal Domecap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Braconidae	Lyophyllaceae
Genus	Agathis	Lyophyllum
Species	Agathis microstachya	Lyophyllum eustygium

Conservation Status

Atherton Kauri Pine

NT — Near Threatened

Ethereal Domecap

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Atherton Kauri Pine	Ethereal Domecap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atherton Kauri Pine

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Ethereal Domecap

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.