Birken-Speitäubling vs Schwarzroter Spei-Täubling

Russula betularum compared with Russula atrorubens

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Birken-Speitäubling	Schwarzroter Spei-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 betularum	Russula atrorubens

Evolutionary Relationship

Birken-Speitäubling and Schwarzroter Spei-Täubling share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Russula.

Conservation Status

Birken-Speitäubling

LC — Least Concern

Schwarzroter Spei-Täubling

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Birken-Speitäubling	Schwarzroter Spei-Täubling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Birken-Speitäubling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.

Schwarzroter Spei-Täubling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Birken-Speitäubling

The Birch Brittlegill (Russula betularum) 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.

Schwarzroter Spei-Täubling

Russula atrorubens is a medium-sized mushroom with a dark red to purplish-red cap, white firm flesh, and a characteristic acrid, spicy taste. It grows in coniferous forests, particularly under spruce and pine, across boreal and montane Europe. This ectomycorrhizal fungus forms nutrient-exchange partnerships with conifer roots and fruits in summer and autumn.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden