Amethyst Brittlegill vs

Russula amethystina compared with Russula atrorubens

Key Differences

• Amethyst Brittlegill is Data Deficient while is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Amethyst Brittlegill
Kingdom same	Fungi (Fungi)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Russulales (Russulales)	Russulales (Russulales)
Family same	Russulaceae	Russulaceae
Genus same	Russula	Russula
Species	Russula amethystina	Russula atrorubens

Evolutionary Relationship

Amethyst Brittlegill and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Russula.

Conservation Status

Amethyst Brittlegill

DD — Data Deficient

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Amethyst Brittlegill
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amethyst Brittlegill

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Amethyst Brittlegill

The Amethyst Brittlegill (Russula amethystina) is a species in the genus Russula. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Russula atrorubens is a medium-sized mushroom with a dark red to purplish-red cap, white firm flesh, and a characteristic acrid, spicy taste. It grows in coniferous forests, particularly under spruce and pine, across boreal and montane Europe. This ectomycorrhizal fungus forms nutrient-exchange partnerships with conifer roots and fruits in summer and autumn.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden