Atherton Kauri Pine vs Tiny Earthstar

Agathis microstachya compared with Geastrum minimum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Atherton Kauri Pine Tiny Earthstar
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Insecta (Insects) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) Geastrales (Geastrales)
Family Braconidae Geastraceae
Genus Agathis Geastrum
Species Agathis microstachya Geastrum minimum

Conservation Status

Atherton Kauri Pine

NT — Near Threatened

Tiny Earthstar

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Atherton Kauri Pine Tiny Earthstar
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atherton Kauri Pine

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Tiny Earthstar

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.

Tiny Earthstar

No description available.

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