Blusher vs Dwarf Neckera

Amanita rubescens compared with Neckera pumila

Key Differences

• Blusher is Least Concern while Dwarf Neckera is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blusher	Dwarf Neckera
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Bryophyta
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)	Hypnales (Hypnales)
Family	Agaricaceae (Agarics)	Neckeraceae
Genus	Amanita (Amanitas)	Neckera
Species	Amanita rubescens	Neckera pumila

Conservation Status

Blusher

LC — Least Concern

Dwarf Neckera

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blusher	Dwarf Neckera
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blusher

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Chile, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.

Dwarf Neckera

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Blusher

The Blusher (Amanita rubescens) is a species in the genus Amanita. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden