Espen-Feuerschwamm vs Grauer Feuerschwamm

Phellinus tremulae compared with Phellinus igniarius

Key Differences

  • Espen-Feuerschwamm is Vulnerable while Grauer Feuerschwamm is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Espen-Feuerschwamm Grauer Feuerschwamm
Kingdom same Fungi (Pilze) Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze) Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class same Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same Hymenochaetales (Borstenscheiblingsartige) Hymenochaetales (Borstenscheiblingsartige)
Family same Hymenochaetaceae Hymenochaetaceae
Genus same Phellinus Phellinus
Species Phellinus tremulae Phellinus igniarius

Evolutionary Relationship

Espen-Feuerschwamm and Grauer Feuerschwamm share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Phellinus.

Conservation Status

Espen-Feuerschwamm

VU — Vulnerable

Grauer Feuerschwamm

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Espen-Feuerschwamm Grauer Feuerschwamm
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Espen-Feuerschwamm

Habitat

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

Range

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

Grauer Feuerschwamm

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

Espen-Feuerschwamm

The Aspen Bracket (Phellinus tremulae) is a species in the genus Phellinus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems. Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Grauer Feuerschwamm

No description available.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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