Igel-Stachelbart vs Ästiger Stachelbart

Hericium erinaceus compared with Hericium coralloides

Key Differences

• Igel-Stachelbart is Critically Endangered while Ästiger Stachelbart is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Igel-Stachelbart	Ästiger Stachelbart
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	Hericiaceae	Hericiaceae
Genus same	Hericium	Hericium
Species	Hericium erinaceus	Hericium coralloides

Evolutionary Relationship

Igel-Stachelbart and Ästiger Stachelbart share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hericium.

Conservation Status

Igel-Stachelbart

CR — Critically Endangered

Ästiger Stachelbart

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Igel-Stachelbart	Ästiger Stachelbart
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Igel-Stachelbart

Habitat

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Ästiger Stachelbart

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Igel-Stachelbart

The Bearded Tooth (Hericium erinaceus) is a species in the genus Hericium. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 6 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States