Atherton Kauri Pine vs Lawson's Cypress

Agathis microstachya compared with Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Key Differences

  • Atherton Kauri Pine is Near Threatened while Lawson's Cypress is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Atherton Kauri Pine Lawson's Cypress
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class Insecta (Insects) Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family Braconidae Cupressaceae
Genus Agathis Chamaecyparis
Species Agathis microstachya Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Conservation Status

Atherton Kauri Pine

NT — Near Threatened

Lawson's Cypress

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Atherton Kauri Pine Lawson's Cypress
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atherton Kauri Pine

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Lawson's Cypress

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Africa (Libya, South Africa), Asia (Armenia, Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (18 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Brazil).

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.

Lawson's Cypress

No description available.

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