Bitterer Krempenritterling vs Large White Leucopax

Leucopaxillus gentianeus compared with Leucopaxillus albissimus

Key Differences

• Bitterer Krempenritterling is Endangered while Large White Leucopax is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bitterer Krempenritterling	Large White Leucopax
Kingdom same	Fungi (Pilze)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Agaricales (Champignonartige)	Agaricales (Champignonartige)
Family same	Tricholomataceae	Tricholomataceae
Genus same	Leucopaxillus	Leucopaxillus
Species	Leucopaxillus gentianeus	Leucopaxillus albissimus

Evolutionary Relationship

Bitterer Krempenritterling and Large White Leucopax share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Leucopaxillus.

Conservation Status

Bitterer Krempenritterling

EN — Endangered

Large White Leucopax

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bitterer Krempenritterling	Large White Leucopax
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bitterer Krempenritterling

Habitat

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

Range

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

Large White Leucopax

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway and United States.

Bitterer Krempenritterling

The Bitter Funnel (Leucopaxillus gentianeus) is a species in the genus Leucopaxillus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States