Atherton Kauri Pine vs False Truffle

Agathis microstachya compared with Elaphomyces granulatus

Key Differences

• Atherton Kauri Pine is Near Threatened while False Truffle is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Atherton Kauri Pine	False Truffle
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Eurotiomycetes (Eurotiomycetes)
Order	Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)	Eurotiales (Eurotiales)
Family	Braconidae	Elaphomycetaceae
Genus	Agathis	Elaphomyces
Species	Agathis microstachya	Elaphomyces granulatus

Conservation Status

Atherton Kauri Pine

NT — Near Threatened

False Truffle

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Atherton Kauri Pine	False Truffle
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atherton Kauri Pine

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

False Truffle

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

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.