Atherton Kauri Pine vs Water yam
Agathis microstachya compared with Dioscorea alata
Key Differences
- Atherton Kauri Pine is Near Threatened while Water yam is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Atherton Kauri Pine | Water yam |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) | Dioscoreales (Dioscoreales) |
| Family | Braconidae | Dioscoreaceae |
| Genus | Agathis | Dioscorea |
| Species | Agathis microstachya | Dioscorea alata |
Conservation Status
Atherton Kauri Pine
NT — Near ThreatenedWater yam
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Atherton Kauri Pine | Water yam |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Atherton Kauri Pine
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Water yam
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Widely distributed across Africa (16 countries), Asia (Maldives, Taiwan), Europe (United Kingdom), North America (13 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (6 countries).
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.
Water yam
No description available.
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