Hochgebirgs-Speitäubling vs Sumpf-Täubling

Russula nana compared with Russula helodes

Key Differences

• Hochgebirgs-Speitäubling is Least Concern while Sumpf-Täubling is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hochgebirgs-Speitäubling	Sumpf-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 helodes

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Hochgebirgs-Speitäubling

LC — Least Concern

Sumpf-Täubling

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hochgebirgs-Speitäubling	Sumpf-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.

Sumpf-Täubling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden