Atherton Kauri Pine vs Rye Ergot

Agathis microstachya compared with Claviceps purpurea

Key Differences

• Atherton Kauri Pine is Near Threatened while Rye Ergot is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Atherton Kauri Pine	Rye Ergot
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)
Order	Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)	Hypocreales (Hypocreales)
Family	Braconidae	Clavicipitaceae
Genus	Agathis	Claviceps
Species	Agathis microstachya	Claviceps purpurea

Conservation Status

Atherton Kauri Pine

NT — Near Threatened

Rye Ergot

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Atherton Kauri Pine	Rye Ergot
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atherton Kauri Pine

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Rye Ergot

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (6 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.