Hochgebirgs-Speitäubling vs Enten-Täubling

Russula nana compared with Russula anatina

Key Differences

• Hochgebirgs-Speitäubling is Least Concern while Enten-Täubling is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hochgebirgs-Speitäubling	Enten-Täubling
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Russulales (Täublingsartige)	Russulales (Täublingsartige)
Family same	Russulaceae	Russulaceae
Genus same	Russula	Russula
Species	Russula nana	Russula anatina

Evolutionary Relationship

Hochgebirgs-Speitäubling and Enten-Täubling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Russula.

Conservation Status

Hochgebirgs-Speitäubling

LC — Least Concern

Enten-Täubling

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hochgebirgs-Speitäubling	Enten-Täubling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hochgebirgs-Speitäubling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Enten-Täubling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Hochgebirgs-Speitäubling

The Alpine Brittlegill (Russula nana) is a species in the genus Russula. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems. Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Enten-Täubling

Russula anatina is a mycorrhizal agaric fungus in the family Russulaceae, assessed as Near Threatened (NT). It forms ectomycorrhizal associations with broadleaf trees, particularly in moist woodland habitats. Its near-threatened status reflects susceptibility to habitat degradation and the decline of old-growth forest ecosystems.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden