Atherton Kauri Pine vs Variable Crisp-moss

Agathis microstachya compared with Trichostomum brachydontium

Key Differences

• Atherton Kauri Pine is Near Threatened while Variable Crisp-moss is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Atherton Kauri Pine	Variable Crisp-moss
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Bryophyta
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order	Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)	Pottiales (Pottiales)
Family	Braconidae	Pottiaceae
Genus	Agathis	Trichostomum
Species	Agathis microstachya	Trichostomum brachydontium

Conservation Status

Atherton Kauri Pine

NT — Near Threatened

Variable Crisp-moss

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Atherton Kauri Pine	Variable Crisp-moss
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atherton Kauri Pine

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Variable Crisp-moss

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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.